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Lunar Cycle

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June 1, 2026: Waning Gibbous Moon Illuminates Subtle Lunar Features

As of June 1, 2026, the Moon is in Waning Gibbous at about 97% illumination after the Full Moon, with nightly visibility fading toward the New Moon. Visible features include Mare Imbrium, Copernicus, and Mare Tranquillitatis to the naked eye; Clavius Crater, the Apennine and Alps mountain ranges with binoculars; and Fra Mauro Highlands and the Caucasus with a telescope. The next Full Moon occurs on June 29, and the Moon’s phases follow a roughly 29.5‑day cycle from New Moon to Full Moon and back.

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Blue Moon Myth Bust: It’s Calendar Timing, Not Color

A blue moon isn’t actually blue. It’s a term used to describe either the second full moon in a calendar month or, in the seasonal definition, the third full moon in a season. The phrase originates from folklore and a 1940s misinterpretation, and it doesn’t imply any color change or affect celestial events. The article explains how often such moons occur and when the next one might appear based on the Moon’s orbit.

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Moon Phase on December 31: What to Expect

On December 31, 2025, the moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 88% illumination, offering a great view of lunar features with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope, and the next full moon will occur on January 3.

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November Moon Phases: What to Expect Each Night

On November 10, 2025, the moon is in its waning gibbous phase, with 68% illumination, visible features include Aristarchus Plateau and Copernicus Crater, and the next full moon is on December 4.

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Upcoming Waxing Gibbous Moon Phases in Early November

On November 7, 2025, the moon is in the waning gibbous phase, with 94% illumination, gradually approaching the new moon, and the next full moon is on December 4. The article explains the lunar cycle and how different moon phases are visible depending on the moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun.

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Upcoming Moon Phases and Sky Events in October and November

On November 3, 2025, the moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 94% illumination, just before the full moon on November 5, offering various visible features for observers with binoculars or telescopes, and providing an opportunity to learn about the lunar cycle and moon phases.

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Moon Phase Today: October 11

On October 11, 2025, the moon is in its waning gibbous phase, with 74% illumination, and will continue to wane until the new moon. The next full moon is on November 5, and various lunar features can be observed with binoculars or a telescope. Moon phases occur as the Sun, Earth, and Moon change positions, creating eight main phases in a 29.5-day cycle.

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Moon Phase for October 10: What to Expect

On October 10, 2025, the moon is in the waning gibbous phase, with 84% illumination, and the next full moon is on November 5. The article explains the lunar cycle and how different moon phases occur based on the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, highlighting observable features and upcoming lunar events.

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Moon Phase for September 23: What to Expect

On September 23, 2025, the moon is in the waxing crescent phase with only 3% visible, and the next full moon is expected on October 6. The lunar cycle, lasting about 29.5 days, includes eight phases that depend on the moon's position relative to the Sun and Earth.

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Moon Phase for September 22: What to Expect

On September 22, 2025, the moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with only 1% visible, and the next full moon is expected on October 6. The lunar cycle, lasting about 29.5 days, causes the moon's appearance to change as it orbits Earth, passing through eight main phases.

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