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Waning gibbous moon visible after sunrise next week

A daytime moon will appear in the western sky following dawn during the week after September 26, 2026.

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A waning gibbous moon will be visible in the western sky after sunrise during the week following September 26, 2026 [2]. This specific phase is one of the eight standard lunar phases, which include the New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent [1]. The sighting is scheduled for the week immediately after the filing date of September 26, 2026 [2].
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  1. The eight standard lunar phases are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent. · Mashable
  2. During the week following 2026-09-26, a waning gibbous daytime moon will be visible in the western sky after sunrise. · EarthSky | Updates on your cosmos and world
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