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Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on April 22, 2026
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Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on April 22, 2026

Mashable·Lois Mackenzie·about 1 month ago
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The Moon is showing more each night as we work through the lunar cycle. It's currently day give of the cycle, so it will keep appearing bigger and brighter until we reach the Full Moon in May. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, April 22, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 30% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . If you're looking at the Moon with just your naked eye, you should be able to catch a glimpse of the Mares Crisium and Fecunditatis. If you have binoculars, the Endymion and Posidonius Craters should come into view. And, finally, with a telescope you'll see all this plus the Apollo 17 landing spot. When is the next Full Moon? The next Full Moon is predicted to take place on May 1, the first of two in May. What are Moon phases? NASA says that the Moon completes a full orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, during which it passes through eight stages.…

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