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Tonight's Sky: Witness Moon's Stunning 'X' and 'V' Shapes!

10/28/2025

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Stargazers can observe the lunar 'X' and 'V' shapes tonight, October 28, before the Moon reaches its first-quarter phase, around 7 p.m. EDT (23:00 GMT) when it sits 20 degrees above the southern horizon.
The shapes form as sunlight casts shadows on craters and mountain ranges along the lunar terminator.
A telescope with at least a 6-inch aperture is recommended for the best view.
Binoculars can also provide a glimpse.

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Stargazers can observe the lunar 'X' and 'V' shapes tonight, October 28, before the Moon reaches its first-quarter phase, around 7 p.m. EDT (23:00 GMT) when it sits 20 degrees above the southern horizon.
The shapes form as sunlight casts shadows on craters and mountain ranges along the lunar terminator.
A telescope with at least a 6-inch aperture is recommended for the best view.
Binoculars can also provide a glimpse.