{
  "id": 17338062,
  "title": "Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 31, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/moon-phase-today-what-the-moon-will-look-like-on-october-31-2026",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-31T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-oct-31-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 31, 2026, the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase, with 68% of its surface illuminated according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker. This phase follows the Waning Crescent and precedes the Third Quarter. As of now, three prominent craters and features are visible to the naked eye: Tycho Crater, Copernicus Crater, and the Mare Imbrium. Binoculars and a telescope provide additional views, including the Alphonsus Crater, Clavius Crater, Apennine Mountains, Apollo 16 landing spot, Schiller Crater, and Rima Ariadaeus.\n\nThe Moon's eight phases occur as it orbits Earth approximately every 29.5 days. These phases include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent. Each phase represents a different portion of the Moon's illuminated surface as viewed from Earth.",
  "summary": "See the Moon phase expected for October 31, 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."
}