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Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on November 2, 2026<\/h1>\n
What can you see tonight?<\/div>\n
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The Moon has now reached its Waning Crescent phase, which means less than half of its surface illuminated. It will continue to decrease now until we reach the New Moon.<\/p>\n

What is today’s Moon phase?<\/h2>\n

As of Monday, Nov. 2, NASA’s Daily Moon Guide<\/a> tracker tells us the Moon<\/a> is in the Waning Crescent phase, with 45% of its surface visible. <\/p>\n

Tonight, without the use of visual aids you should be able to spot the Tycho Crater, Kepler Crater, and the Mare Imbrium. Binoculars will also help you see the Alphonsus Crater, the Clavius Crater, and the Grimaldi Basin. And, if you have access to a telescope, you’ll also see the Apollo 12 landing spot, the Reiner Gamma, and the Schiller Crater.<\/p>\n

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When is the next Full Moon?<\/h2>\n

The next Full Moon will take place on November 24.<\/p>\n

What are Moon phases?<\/h2>\n

The Moon takes approximately 29.5 days to complete an orbit around Earth, going through a series of phases along the way. Depending on its position relative to Earth and the Sun, the amount of its illuminated surface we can see changes, creating the familiar sequence of crescents, quarter moons and the Full Moon. Once the cycle is complete, the pattern repeats, as explained by NASA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The eight phases are:<\/p>\n

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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).<\/p>\n

Waxing Crescent – A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).<\/p>\n

First Quarter – Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.<\/p>\n

Waxing Gibbous – More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.<\/p>\n

Full Moon – The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.<\/p>\n

Waning Gibbous – The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)<\/p>\n

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) – Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.<\/p>\n

Waning Crescent – A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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