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NASA tracker shows Moon 99% illuminated on Oct 25, 2026

NASA’s guide says the Moon is in a waxing gibbous phase on Oct 25, 2026, with most features visible to the naked eye.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:05:14 GMT

NASA’s Daily Moon Guide reports that on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, the Moon is in a waxing gibbous phase and 99% of its surface is illuminated. Observers can spot Copernicus, Tycho and Mare Crisium without aids. Binoculars reveal Endymion, Alphonsus and Mare Nectaris, while a telescope can show the Apollo 16 and 17 landing sites and Schiller Crater. The guide adds that the next full Moon will occur on Oct. 25 or 26, depending on the viewer’s timezone. It also explains that lunar phases result from the Moon’s changing position relative to Earth and the Sun, completing a cycle roughly every 29.5 days.

Key facts

• The Moon is 99% illuminated on Oct 25, 2026. (mashable.com)
• Visible naked‑eye features include Copernicus, Tycho and Mare Crisium. (mashable.com)
• Binoculars can reveal Endymion, Alphonsus and Mare Nectaris. (mashable.com)
• A telescope can show Apollo 16 and 17 landing sites and Schiller Crater. (mashable.com)
• The next full Moon will be on Oct 25 or 26, 2026, depending on timezone. (mashable.com)

Sources

• [1] mashable.com — originally reported as “Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on October 25, 2026”