Moon Today: Waxing Phase at 99% on August 27, 2026
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Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. Many people like to look at the Moon at night.
The Moon has different phases. A phase is the shape we see from Earth.
Today, the Moon is in a waxing phase. Waxing means the Moon is getting bigger and brighter.
The Moon is 99% full. This means it looks almost round.
There is also a partial eclipse today. This is when part of the Moon goes dark for a short time.
An eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon. This can make part of the Moon look dark.
People can see the Moon and the eclipse tonight if the sky is clear.
Many people enjoy watching the sky and taking photos of the Moon.
Vocabulary5 words
- Moon
- the big round object in the sky at night
- phases
- different shapes of the Moon we see
- waxing
- getting bigger and brighter
- full
- completely round and bright
- partial eclipse
- when only part of something goes dark
Quiz
Answer key
1. Waxing 2. 99% 3. True
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Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. Many people like to look at the _____ at night.
The Moon has different _____. A phase is the shape we see from Earth.
Today, the Moon is in a _____ phase. Waxing means the Moon is getting bigger and brighter.
The Moon is 99% _____. This means it looks almost round.
There is also a _____ eclipse today. This is when part of the Moon goes dark for a short time.
An eclipse happens when the _____ moves between the Sun and the Moon.
People can see the Moon and the eclipse tonight if the sky is _____.
Many people enjoy watching the sky and taking _____ of the Moon.