Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 5, 2026
See the Moon phase expected for October 5, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
On October 5, 2026, the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase, with 31% of its surface visible to the naked eye. This marks the end of the current lunar cycle, which typically lasts about 29.5 days. As the Moon moves through this cycle, different portions of its sunlit side become visible from Earth, creating the various phases we observe.
Currently, stargazers can see parts of Oceanus Procellarum and Kepler Crater with just their eyes. Binoculars reveal additional features like the Grimaldi Basin, Copernicus Crater, and Mare Humorum, while a telescope allows for the identification of the Apollo 12 landing spot and Schiller Crater.
The next Full Moon is expected to occur around October 25 or 26, depending on the observer's timezone. Moon phases are determined by the Moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun. The eight distinct phases include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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