Moon enters Waning Crescent phase on October 4

On October 4, 2026, the Moon enters the Waning Crescent phase with approximately 42% of its surface visible. Following the Third Quarter phase, the Moon will continue to wane as it approaches the next New Moon.

Observers using the naked eye can view features such as the Oceanus Procellarum, the Kepler Crater, and the Tycho Crater. Binoculars allow for the sighting of the Grimaldi Basin and the Mare Humorum, while telescopes can reveal the Apollo 14 landing site and the Schiller Crater. The next Full Moon is expected to occur on October 25 or 26, depending on the observer's timezone.