{
  "id": 16277949,
  "title": "Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 24, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/moon-phase-today-what-the-moon-will-look-like-on-october-24-2026",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-24T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-oct-24-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 24, 2026, the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 95% of its surface visible. This means that a large portion of the Moon's illuminated side is visible from Earth. Tonight, without the use of visual aids, skywatchers should be able to spot several significant features on the Moon's surface. These include the Mares Imbrium, Serenitatis, and Fecunditatis, which are large basins or plains on the Moon. With binoculars, observers may also see the Endymion Crater, Alphonsus Crater, and the Mare Nectaris. For those with telescopes, the Apollo 16 and 17 landing sites, as well as the Schiller Crater, will be visible. The next Full Moon is expected to occur on October 25 or 26, depending on the time zone.",
  "summary": "See the Moon phase expected for October 24, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.",
  "key_points": [
    "October 24, 2026, Moon will be in Waxing Gibbous phase",
    "95% of Moon's surface visible from Earth",
    "Several Moon features visible without telescopes"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The high level of lunar illumination provides an ideal opportunity for observers to identify specific geological features and historic landing sites using basic optical equipment.",
  "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."
}