{
  "id": 13870697,
  "title": "Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 12, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/moon-phase-today-what-the-moon-will-look-like-on-october-12-2026",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-12T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-oct-12-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Moon's appearance in the night sky will continue to evolve on October 12, 2026. Currently, only a slender crescent, representing 3% of the lunar surface, is visible. This phase, known as Waxing Crescent, marks the Moon's gradual journey back into view after reaching New Moon status. Over the next few nights, the Moon's illumination will gradually increase as it moves through the stages of the lunar cycle. The next Full Moon is expected to occur sometime between October 25 and 26, depending on the observer's location. The Moon's monthly orbit around Earth, which takes approximately 29.5 days, gives rise to the eight distinct lunar phases. These phases are determined by the Moon's position relative to both Earth and the Sun. The sequence of phases, from New Moon to Waning Crescent, repeats as the Moon continues its journey around our planet.",
  "summary": "See the Moon phase expected for October 12, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}