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Moon Phase Today: September 22, 2026
The Moon will appear as a Waxing Gibbous on Sept 22, 2026, with 81% of its surface visible.
In brief
The Moon will appear as a Waxing Gibbous on Sept 22, 2026, with 81% of its surface visible. On September 22, 2026, the Moon will be in Waxing Gibbous phase with 81% of its surface visible. Originally reported by Mashable.
Quick answers
- What is today's Moon phase?
- As of Tuesday, Sept. 22, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 81% of its surface visible.
- What can you see on the Moon?
- Without visual aids, you should spot the Mare Vaporum, Mare Fecunditatis, and Tycho Crater. Binoculars reveal Mare Nectaris, Alphonsus Crater, and Mare Frigoris.
- What are Moon phases?
- The Moon's appearance changes as it orbits Earth over 29.5 days, creating lunar phases from thin crescent to Full Moon.
- What happens next?
- The Moon will progress to Full Moon on September 26, 2026, after the Waxing Gibbous phase.
- What is the key takeaway from Moon Phase Today: September 22, 2026?
- On September 22, 2026, the Moon will be in Waxing Gibbous phase with 81% of its surface visible.
What is today's Moon phase?
As of Tuesday, Sept. 22, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 81% of its surface visible.
What can you see on the Moon?
Without visual aids, you should spot the Mare Vaporum, Mare Fecunditatis, and Tycho Crater. Binoculars reveal Mare Nectaris, Alphonsus Crater, and Mare Frigoris.
Telescopes show more features
With a telescope, you'll see Apollo 12 and 15 landing spots, as well as Rima Hyginus.
Next Full Moon date
The next Full Moon will occur on September 26, 2026.
What are Moon phases?
The Moon's appearance changes as it orbits Earth over 29.5 days, creating lunar phases from thin crescent to Full Moon.
What happens next?
The Moon will progress to Full Moon on September 26, 2026, after the Waxing Gibbous phase.
In short
On September 22, 2026, the Moon will be in Waxing Gibbous phase with 81% of its surface visible.
