# Moon Phase Today: Oct 12, 2026

> Oct 12, 2026: Moon in Waxing Crescent phase with 3% visible.
- Title: Moon Phase Today: Oct 12, 2026 · Mashable | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: moon phase, waxing crescent, october 12, 2026, nasa, technology, culture, Moon, Phase, Today, Oct, Mashable
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-oct-12-2026
- Author: Lois Mackenzie
- Published: 2026-10-12T04:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: moon phase, waxing crescent, october 12, 2026, nasa, technology, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Moon will appear as a thin crescent on October 12, 2026, with 3% of its surface visible.