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Moon Phase Today: Full Moon on Sept 20, 2026
Full Moon phase visible on Sept 20, 2026 with 64% surface visible.
In brief
Full Moon phase visible on Sept 20, 2026 with 64% surface visible. The Moon will be in Waxing Gibbous phase on Sept 20, 2026 with 64% of its surface visible. Originally reported by Mashable.
Quick answers
- What is today's Moon phase?
- As of Sunday, Sept. 20, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 64% of its surface visible.
- What can you see on the Moon?
- Without binoculars, you can spot the Mare Vaporum, Mare Serenitatis, and Tycho Crater. Telescopes reveal Apollo 11, 16, and 17 landing spots.
- What is the key takeaway from Moon Phase Today: Full Moon on Sept 20, 2026?
- The Moon will be in Waxing Gibbous phase on Sept 20, 2026 with 64% of its surface visible.
What is today's Moon phase?
As of Sunday, Sept. 20, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 64% of its surface visible.
What can you see on the Moon?
Without binoculars, you can spot the Mare Vaporum, Mare Serenitatis, and Tycho Crater. Telescopes reveal Apollo 11, 16, and 17 landing spots.
Next Full Moon date
The next Full Moon will occur on September 26, 2026.
Moon phases explained
The Moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun creates lunar phases, progressing from thin crescent to Full Moon over 29.5 days.
Moon phase names
New Moon: Moon between Earth and Sun. Waxing Crescent: Small sliver of light on right (Northern Hemisphere).
What to remember
The Moon will be in Waxing Gibbous phase on Sept 20, 2026 with 64% of its surface visible.
