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Moon's waxing crescent brightens from 18% to 26% illumination in two days

NASA tracker shows Moon at 18% illumination

1 Sep 15 12:00 AM · 10d ago · 2 articles · 2 sources · development 1 of 2

On September 15, 2026, the Moon was in the Waxing Crescent phase with 18% of its surface visible, allowing naked-eye views of Mare Crisium and Mare Fecunditatis, and telescope views of Endymion Crater.

NASA tracker shows Moon at 18% illumination
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NASA Data sourceLois Mackenzie Mashable freelance reporter

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1NASA tracker shows Moon at 18%…2NASA tracker shows Moon at 26%…
Sep 15Sep 16Sep 17Sep 18Sep 19Sep 20Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23now · 7:10 AM ET

What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 1 outlet Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 16, 2026

    first by Mashable, 9d ago

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  2. 1 outlet Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 15, 2026

    first by Mashable, 10d ago

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