The full moon is tomorrow, but for the moment, we are still in the previous phase of the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is the visibility process of the moon. There are eight phases and the whole cycle takes approximately 29.5 days, according to NASA.
Continue to read to discover what is going on tonight, October 6.
What is the moon phase today?
On Monday, October 6, the moon phase is at the Gibbous wax, and according to the daily observation of NASA, 99% of its surface is lit this evening.
So what can you see tonight? Without visual aid (and a clear sky), you should be able to make a glimpse of the Copernicus crater, the fertile mare and the transverse mare. With binoculars, you will also see the Apennine mountains, the Nectaris pond and the Gassendi crater. If you have a telescope, you can also locate the Apollo 15 and 17 landing points and the Highlands of Fra Mauro.
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon will take place on October 7. The last full moon took place on September 7.
What are the phases of the moon?
NASA explains that the moon goes through phases as it completes its orbit of 29.5 days around the earth. The changing angles between the sun, the moon and the earth cause the different phases that we observe. From the earth, the moon can look full, partially lit or even disappear entirely, but we always see the same side. What changes is the amount of sun reflected in its surface, depending on its position in orbit.
The eight main moon phases are as follows:
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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 is invisible to the eye).
CARESCER CAMING – A small ribbon of light appears on the right side (northern hemisphere).
First quarter – Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like half a moon.
Gibbous with wax – more than half is lit, but it is not yet quite full.
Full moon – The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Declining Gibbous – The moon begins to lose light on the right side.
Last quarter (or third trimester) – Another half -moon, but now the left side is on.
Decreasing crescent – A thin ribbon of light remains on the left side before returning dark.
