Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on June 18
The Moon is currently in a waxing crescent phase, with 23% illumination visible as of June 18. Observers can identify specific lunar features like the Mares Fecunditatis and Crisium with the naked eye or basic equipment.
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Credit: Photo by Omer Tarsuslu/Anadolu via Getty Images > Space The Moon is slowly making its way back into view after this month's New Moon. It's still faint, but a slim crescent is starting to take shape and will become easier to spot over the next several evenings.
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