Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on November 2, 2026
See the Moon phase expected for November 2, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
On November 2, 2026, the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker. At this stage, less than half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, with 45% of it visible to the naked eye.
This phase marks the beginning of the end for the current lunar cycle, as the Moon will continue to decrease in illumination until it reaches the New Moon. As the Moon orbits Earth, it goes through a series of phases due to its changing position relative to the Sun and our planet.
The next Full Moon is expected to occur on November 24, 2026. Moon phases are caused by the Moon's orbital position around Earth, which alters the amount of its illuminated surface visible from our perspective. The eight recognized phases are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
Key Moon craters visible during the Waning Crescent phase on November 2, 2026 include Tycho Crater, Kepler Crater, Mare Imbrium, Alphonsus Crater, Clavius Crater, Grimaldi Basin, Apollo 12 landing spot, Reiner Gamma, and Schiller Crater. Binoculars can be used to observe these craters, while a telescope will provide a more detailed view of the Apollo 12 landing site, Reiner Gamma, and Schiller Crater.
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