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Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on November 8, 2026 - Mashable
From Mashable via USVI News: It's almost the New Moon.
There's barely any of the Moon visible tonight as it approaches the New Moon. With less than a sliver illuminated, there is nothing for us to see in the way of lunar features.
What is today's Moon phase?
As of Sunday, Nov. 8, the NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waning Crescent phase, with 1% of its surface visible.
Visibility it too low tonight, so you won't be able to see any lunar features.
When is the next Full Moon?
The next Full Moon will take place on November 24.
It takes the Moon around 29.5 days to pass through a complete lunar cycle. As it travels around Earth, the angle at which sunlight reaches its surface changes what we can see from here, producing the different phases, from the New Moon through to the Full Moon and back again. The cycle then starts over, as explained by NASA.
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 the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it's not quite full yet.
Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
Lois Mackenzie is a freelance reporter at Mashable. Over the years she has written for many publications, covering everything from the local news to the best pair of running shoes. You can find bylines in publications including Fit&Well, Metro, and Coach magazine, usually covering deals on everything from earbuds to TVs, or guides on how to beat your half marathon time.
Lois also holds a Master's degree in Digital Journalism from Strathclyde University and obtained a Master of Arts in English Literature at the University of Aberdeen.
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