Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on October 8, 2026

We're almost at the New Moon, which means visibility is very limited. The New Moon is the part of the lunar cycle where the Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark.What is today's Moon phase?As of Thursday, Oct. 8, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waning Crescent phase, with 6% of its surface visible. Tonight, you'll only be able to see the Grimaldi Basin, and only with…