{
  "id": 3277315,
  "title": "Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 25",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/moon-phase-today-what-the-moon-will-look-like-on-august-25",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:31:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-aug-25-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Moon is in its Waxing Gibbous phase on August 25, with 92% of its surface visible to those without visual aids. Tonight, observers in the Northern Hemisphere can see the Mares Vaporum, Tranquillitatis, and Fecunditatis, as well as the Clavius Crater, Mare Frigoris, and Mare Nectaris. Binoculars can help in viewing these features, while a telescope will allow for the identification of the Apollo 11, 14, and 17 landing sites. The next Full Moon is scheduled for August 28. Moon phases occur due to the Moon's position relative to the Sun and Earth, with the visible portion of its sunlit side changing throughout the approximately 29.5-day cycle.",
  "summary": "See the Moon phase expected for August 25, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 24",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/moon-phase-today-what-the-moon-will-look-like-on-august-24",
        "published": "2026-08-24T04:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}