Monday 22nd June 2026

  • 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)
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  • The next one will be on Tuesday 21st July 2026.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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