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Waxing Gibbous Moon

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Jul 10, 2026
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A view of the Moon from the International Space Station as it orbited 264 miles above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean southeast of Madagascar. The Moon has a golden glow to it, appearing more bronze than its usual gray. It stands out against the darkness of space, while below, Earth's atmosphere glows blue. Below that, we can see white clouds covering up most of the water below.
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The waxing gibbous moon is nestled in the darkness of space in this June 26, 2026, image from the International Space Station. The space station was 264 miles above the Indian Ocean southeast of Madagascar at the time.

The waxing gibbous phase comes before the full moon phase. During this time, the Moon appears brighter in the night sky to viewers on Earth.

Image credit: NASA