{
  "id": 10132249,
  "title": "Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 27, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/moon-phase-today-what-the-moon-will-look-like-on-september-27-2026",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-27T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-sept-27-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 27, 2026, the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase, with 99% of its surface illuminated. This means that only a small portion of the Moon's surface will be dark. The Moon will still appear almost fully lit, similar to the previous night. Key features such as the Mare Imbrium, Mare Vaporum, and Kepler Crater will be visible to the naked eye, while those with binoculars or a telescope can spot additional craters like Clavius, Alphonsus, and Archimedes. The next Full Moon is expected to occur on October 25 or 26, depending on the viewer's time zone. The Moon undergoes a repeating cycle every 29.5 days, with its visibility changing from a thin crescent to a full moon before the cycle starts over again.",
  "summary": "See the Moon phase expected for September 27, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.",
  "key_points": [
    "September 27, 2026, Moon in Waning Gibbous phase with 99% illumination",
    "Visible features include Mare Imbrium, Mare Vaporum, Kepler Crater",
    "Next Full Moon on October 25 or 26 depending on time zone"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Moon's nearly fully lit appearance on September 27, 2026, allows for clear visibility of key features with the naked eye and additional details with binoculars or a telescope.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}