# Moon Phase Today: What the Moon Will Look Like on July 20 What can you spot on the Moon's surface on International Moon Day? - **Source:** [Mashable](https://brifing.si/source/3cd6d1d0-9c29-4750-8bc9-f2afefb52505) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/ee58acc5-7273-4cdf-aa7d-79cd7f99105f ## International Moon Day July 20 is celebrated as International Moon Day. This special day commemorates the Apollo 11 mission and humanity's first steps on the Moon. It's a great opportunity to celebrate the Moon's role in our understanding of space. ## Today's Moon Phase According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, on July 20, the Moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 38% of its surface visible. Mare Crisium and Mare Fecunditatis can be seen with the naked eye. ## What to See with Binoculars Using binoculars, you can observe the Endymion Crater, Posidonius Crater, and Mare Nectaris. These details are ideal for exploring interesting formations on the Moon's surface. ## Exploring with a Telescope A telescope allows you to see areas like the Apollo 17 and Apollo 11 landing sites more clearly. Observing with a telescope is a great way to celebrate International Moon Day. ## The Next Full Moon The next Full Moon will occur on July 29. The Full Moon is the phase when the Moon is fully illuminated and presents its most impressive appearance. ## How Moon Phases Work The Moon completes its orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, passing through eight different phases. As the angle of sunlight reflection changes, the Moon's appearance also changes. ## Sources covering this story - https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-july-20-2026 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._