From Mashable · Lois Mackenzie · · 40s
Moon Phase Today: Oct 12, 2026
Oct 12, 2026: Moon in Waxing Crescent phase with 3% visible.
In brief
Oct 12, 2026: Moon in Waxing Crescent phase with 3% visible. The Moon will appear as a thin crescent on October 12, 2026, with 3% of its surface visible. Originally reported by Mashable.
Today's Moon Phase
The Moon is in Waxing Crescent phase with 3% of its surface visible as of Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
Next Full Moon Date
The next Full Moon occurs on October 25 or 26, depending on your timezone.
Moon Phase Explanation
The Moon completes an orbit around Earth in 29.5 days, creating lunar phases visible from Earth.
The short version
The Moon will appear as a thin crescent on October 12, 2026, with 3% of its surface visible.
