International Space Station Images Waxing Gibbous Moon Over Indian Ocean
The International Space Station (ISS) captured an image of a waxing gibbous moon on June 26, 2026. The space station was positioned 264 miles above the Indian Ocean, southeast of Madagascar, at the time the photograph was taken. This lunar phase, which precedes the full moon, is characterized by the Moon appearing brighter to observers on Earth.
An image of a waxing gibbous moon, nestled in the darkness of space, was taken by the International Space Station (ISS) on June 26, 2026.
The space station was approximately 264 miles above the Indian Ocean, situated southeast of Madagascar, when the photograph was captured.
The waxing gibbous phase is a stage of the lunar cycle that occurs before the full moon. During this period, the Moon reflects more sunlight, causing it to appear brighter in the night sky to viewers on Earth.
According to NASA Breaking News, the image credit is attributed to NASA.
