- Lunar X and Lunar V
Sunlight catches rims at lunar first quarter to create the bright V and X shapes.
- Best viewing time in the UK
The phenomenon occurs in the late evening for British Summer Time (BST).
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–…Today: Monday 22nd June 2026
–…Start formation: not visible
–…Peak visibility: not visible
–…Fade disappearing: not visible
–…Visible: not visible (below the horizon)
o - The next one will be on Tuesday 21st July 2026.
o - The Moon repeats its cycle every 29½ days, so these effects happen every month, just on slightly different dates – see the complete full timetable for 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
o - Equipment
While sometimes visible with high-power binoculars, a telescope is recommended to see the fine detail of the crater rims forming the Lunar X and V.
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