Moon phase tonight
Friday, October 16, 2026
Moon phase on October 16
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Waxing Crescent
27% illuminated · 5.1 days into the lunar cycle
Illumination
27%
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Next Full Moon
Oct 2610d away
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Next New Moon
Nov 924d away
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Sky-watching conditions
With 27% of the moon lit, expect minimal moonlight interference — good conditions for aurora and deep-sky viewing. Check the aurora forecast for tonight's Kp index and visibility odds.