Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on August 30, 2026

You don't need lots of fancy equipment to get a good look at the Moon. A clear sky can be enough to reveal plenty of detail across its surface. So, what could you see when you look up tonight? Keep reading to find out. As of Sunday, Aug. 30, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in Waning Gibbous phase, with 95% of its surface visible. Tonight with just your naked eye, you'll be able to see the Mare Serenitatis, the Copernicus Crater, and the Oceanus Procellarum. If you do have viewing equipment, such as binoculars, you'll also see the Mare Frigoris, the Archimedes Crater, and the Apennine Mountains. If you have access to a telescope, you'll also be able to see the Apollo 15 and 16 landing spots, and the Rima Ariadaeus. The next Full Moon will take place on September 26. The Moon's appearance changes throughout the month as it moves through its different phases. It takes roughly 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one full cycle as it orbits Earth, according to NASA. The phase we see depends on the Moon's position relative to the Sun and Earth, which determines how much of its sunlit side is visible to us. Over the course of the cycle, the Moon changes from a slim cre