# Moon Phase Today: Full Moon on Sept 20, 2026

> Full Moon phase visible on Sept 20, 2026 with 64% surface visible.
- Title: Moon Phase Today: Full Moon on Sept 20, 2026 · Mashable
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: moon phase, waxing gibbous, september 20, 2026, nasa, lunar cycle, technology, culture, Moon, Phase, Today, Full
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-sept-20-2026
- Author: Lois Mackenzie
- Published: 2026-09-20T04:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: moon phase, waxing gibbous, september 20, 2026, nasa, lunar cycle, technology, culture
## 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).
## Key takeaway

The Moon will be in Waxing Gibbous phase on Sept 20, 2026 with 64% of its surface visible.