Tonight, moon will look like a giant 'X' and 'V'
Tonight (October 28, 2025), the moon is putting on a cool show—look up and you might spot huge "X" and "V" shapes on its surface.
This eye-catching illusion happens when sunlight hits certain craters and mountains just right as the sun's light strikes the lunar surface at a low angle in the evening.
Best time to view the shapes
For your best shot, check around 7:00pm EDT (23:00 GMT) when the moon is about 20 degrees above the southern horizon.
The "X" appears near Blanchinus, Purbach, and La Caille craters (south of the lunar equator), while the "V" shows up near Mare Tranquillitatis.
If you have a telescope with at least a six-inch aperture, you'll get an even clearer view—but even binoculars could make it more fun.
The effect lasts a few hours as shadows shift across the surface.