Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on August 1, 2026
The Moon is currently in its Waning Gibbous phase, with 93% of its surface illuminated as it moves toward the next New Moon. The article provides a guide on what lunar features are visible to the naked eye, binoculars, or telescopes.
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The Moon is now well into its waning phase, gradually appearing less full as it moves closer to the New Moon. Here's what you can still see on its surface tonight.What is today's Moon phase?As of Saturday, Aug. 1, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waning Gibbous phase, with 93% of its surface visible. Without visual aids, tonight you should still be able to see the Mare Tranquillitatis, Copernicus Crater, and the Tycho Crater. If you have binoculars will help you see the Alphonsus Crater, Endymion Crater, and the Clavius Crater.
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