{
  "id": 16888756,
  "title": "Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 28, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/moon-phase-today-what-the-moon-will-look-like-on-october-28-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T10:26:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-oct-28-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Today, October 28, 2026, the Moon graces the night sky in the Waning Gibbous phase, boasting 94% of its surface illuminated. This phase, part of the lunar cycle, sees the Moon gradually transitioning towards the Third Quarter, moving away from its Full Moon stage. Under a clear sky, the Moon's most notable craters and basins are visible to the naked eye. The Tycho Crater, Copernicus Crater, and the Mare Imbrium stand out, each a testament to the Moon's dramatic history. Binoculars offer a closer look, revealing the Posidonius Crater, the Mare Humorum, and the Grimaldi Basin. For those equipped with a telescope, the Apollo 12 landing spot, the Rupes Altai, and the Caucasus Mountains become visible, offering a glimpse into human space exploration. The next Full Moon of this cycle will arrive on November 24, marking the completion of the Moon's lunar orbit around Earth, a cycle that spans roughly 29.5 days. The lunar phases, ranging from New Moon to Full Moon, are a testament to the Moon's ever-changing relationship with Earth and the Sun.",
  "summary": "See the Moon phase expected for October 28, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}