# Moon Phase Today: October 9, 2026

> October 9, 2026: A thin crescent moon visible before New Moon.
- Title: Moon Phase Today: October 9, 2026 · Mashable | Shortify
- Summary: October 9, 2026: A thin crescent moon visible before New Moon. On October 9, 2026, the Moon will appear as a 2% visible waning crescent before the New Moon.
- Keywords: moon phase, waning crescent, new moon, october 9 2026, nasa, technology, culture, Moon, Phase, Today, October, 2026
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-oct-9-2026
- Author: Lois Mackenzie
- Published: 2026-10-09T04:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: moon phase, waning crescent, new moon, october 9 2026, nasa, technology, culture
## What's the Moon Phase Today?
The Moon is in the waning crescent phase with 2% of its surface visible as of Friday, October 9, 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, changing its position relative to earth and sun to create visible lunar phases.
## Key takeaway

On October 9, 2026, the Moon will appear as a 2% visible waning crescent before the New Moon.