Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 16, 2026
See the Moon phase expected for September 16, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
On September 16, 2026, the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase, with 26% of its surface illuminated for those fortunate enough to have a clear view. This means that a small sliver of the Moon's lighted side will be visible, starting with the right side in the Northern Hemisphere. With the naked eye, observers may catch glimpses of Mare Crisium and Mare Fecunditatis, while binoculars or a telescope will provide a closer look at Endymion Crater.
The next full moon will occur on September 26, 2026, after which the lunar cycle will begin anew. The lunar phases are determined by the Moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun, progressing from a New Moon, where the illuminated side is invisible, to a Full Moon, where the entire face is illuminated. In between, the Moon goes through Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and finally, Waning Crescent before the cycle starts over again.
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