Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 24, 2026
See the Moon phase expected for September 24, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
As of September 24, 2026, the Moon is currently in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 94% of its surface illuminated. This means that slightly more than half of the Moon's surface is visible from Earth. Some notable lunar features that can be spotted without the aid of visual aids include the Mare Crisium, Mare Fecunditatis, and Tycho Crater.
For those with binoculars, additional features such as the Mare Nectaris, Gassendi Crater, and Mare Frigoris become visible. Those with access to telescopes can also observe the Apollo 17 landing spot, Rima Hyginus, and Rupes Altai.
The Moon follows a repeating cycle as it orbits Earth, completing a full orbit roughly every 29.5 days. During this time, the amount of the sunlit side of the Moon that is visible from Earth changes, resulting in the various lunar phases. These phases include the New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter (also known as Last Quarter), and Waning Crescent. The specific phase we observe depends on the Moon's position in relation to Earth and the Sun.
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