What to expect as the moon phase today is explained: how it will look like on november 15, 2026
Tonight’s crescent Moon
The Moon is waxing, or growing more illuminated, on Sunday, Nov. 15. NASA’s Daily Moon Guide tracker puts the visible portion at 30% of the surface. That makes the crescent more noticeable as it fills out. The article encourages Moon gazers to head outside with viewing gear.
How major phases appear
At New Moon, the Moon sits between Earth and the sun, leaving the side facing us dark and invisible to the eye. During First Quarter, the right side is lit and the Moon appears half illuminated.
A Full Moon shows its entire face illuminated. At Third Quarter, also called Last Quarter, the Moon again looks half lit, this time with illumination on the left.
The guide behind the update
The phase and visibility figure come from NASA’s Daily Moon Guide tracker. The update identifies the date as Sunday, Nov. 15. The article is by Lois Mackenzie, a freelance reporter at Mashable. Her work has covered subjects ranging from local news to running shoes.
Key points
- NASA’s tracker identifies Nov. 15, 2026, as a Waxing Crescent Moon.
- About 30% of the Moon’s surface is visible.
- The crescent is continuing to fill out.
- Third Quarter and Last Quarter refer to the same phase.