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Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on March 28, 2026

The Moon is shining brightly tonight, with more than half of its surface lit up. Keep scrolling to find out what you could see tonight. As of Saturday, March 28, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 77% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. Tonight, without visual aids, you can spot the Tranquillitatis, Imbrium, and Vaporum Mares. With binoculars, you'll also be able to see the Mare Frigoris, Alphonsus Crater, and the Clavius Crater. A telescope can help you see even more, including the Caucasus Mountains and the Apollo 14 and 16 landing spots. In North America, the next Full Moon is predicted to take place on April 1. According to NASA, the Moon completes one orbit around Earth in roughly 29.5 days, cycling through eight distinct phases. While the same side of the Moon always faces us, sunlight illuminates varying portions as it travels, making it appear full, half, or a narrow crescent. These shifting appearances are known as the lunar phases, and there are eight in total: New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye). Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on th

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The Moon is shining brightly tonight, with more than half of its surface lit up. Keep scrolling to find out what you could see tonight. As of Saturday, March 28, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 77%…

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Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on March 28, 2026

The Moon is shining brightly tonight, with more than half of its surface lit up. Keep scrolling to find out what you could see tonight. As of Saturday, March 28, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's…

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