This Ultrasonic Knife Is More Than Just a Gimmick—at Least Sometimes
For someone who likes to cook, there is arguably no greater feeling than making a smooth-as-butter cut into a poor, innocent vegetable. I personally live for it, but as much as I love that feeling, it’s been increasingly tough to come by. My knives, I’m sad to say, are dull. Like, C-SPAN dull.
Two Shun knives—polished Japanese steel—have gradually fallen into a state of neglect-induced impotence under my watch, and I’m the only one to blame. I need to sharpen them—not a quick tango with the honing steel; we’re talking whetstone territory. The thing is, I’m hesitant to venture there. Not only will I almost certainly scratch the sh*t out of the beautifully crafted steel, but I’m also not certain I have the skill to sharpen them correctly in the first place.
I could bring them to a professional, sure, but the only thing I love more than slicing vegetables is not doing the 40,000 chores I’ve been meaning to get done for years. Who’s got the time? Or the patience? That’s rhetorical—if you do, I don’t want to hear about it. So, what’s a knife-loving procrastinator like me to do?
There’s only one solution: I must go ultrasonic.
Seattle Ultrasonics C-200
The C-200 ultrasonic chef’s knife is more than just a gimmick, but will only be noticeable with certain cuts and food items.
Can slice razor thin
Takes less force to cut certain food items
Nice steel, ultrasonic or not
Ultrasonic feature isn’t noticeable on everything you cut
A bit bulkier than your average knife
Not a kitchen gadget most people really need
Pricey at $400
Gotta go fast
Obviously, I could get my knives sharpened, but this is Gizmodo, and where’s the fun in a whetstone when you can just swap your old-fashioned steel for something newfangled like Seattle Ultrasonics’ $399 C-200 ultrasonic 8-inch chef’s knife? This is a gadget, I’m happy to say, that’s as ridiculous as it sounds.
It’s a knife made from Japanese AUS-10 stainless steel that incorporates a commercial manufacturing technology. It vibrates the blade of the knife 30,000 to 40,000 times per second, creating microscopic movements meant to assist your cuts. Seattle Ultraonics claims that this method of cutting (which only existed in factories prior to the C-200) can reduce the amount of force needed to slice by as much as 50%. Not only that, but the ultrasonic element is also designed to make a dull blade feel sharper, which is great for knife-sharpening procrastinators like myself.
It sounds like one of those gimmicks that’s too good to be true, and at first, I would have agreed with that assessment… until I didn’t.
The C-200 does work, though maybe not in a noticeable way for everything all the time. In my experience, the innovation of at-home ultrasonic cutting is situational. You’re not going to notice it cutting everything all the time, but when you do notice it, it’s pretty sick.
What’s for dinner?
So, what should you cut with the C-200? Tomatoes. You should cut tomatoes. This is arguably one of the first things that I really noticed the effect of the C-200 on, mostly because of the nature of the fruit. Tomatoes, you see, have a membrane, and most people with dull knives have probably encountered what happens when you mix your sad, under-loved knife with a tomato membrane—things get a little dicey, though not in a fun way. Cuts become coarse, and you end up applying too much force to the tomato in order to compensate, which makes cutting more dangerous and a lot less precise. Not with the C-200, though.
Seattle Ultrasonics says that, to test the knife’s performance against tomatoes, you can simply tilt the knife on the fruit, press the button on the knife, and watch as the blade sinks in. I tried this, and it works… sort of. You still have to apply some force to get the C-200 to sink in, but not much, and not nearly as much as you would with a regular knife. It’s also not just the newly sharpened blade playing tricks on me.
I tested cutting a tomato in all sorts of ways, both with the ultrasonic feature activated and not, and there is a noticeable difference when you’re smashing that ultrasonic button. Not only does it make entry into the cut easier, but it makes slicing thin a lot smoother. I tried cutting crossways to see how thin I could get a tomato slice, and the ultrasonic cut was significantly thinner—you can make paper-thin slices if that’s your thing. It’ll be great for that dreamcatcher made of tomatoes you’ve been meaning to craft.
Tomatoes aren’t the only place where the C-200 shines. I find the knife to be particularly efficient at cutting meat, both cooked and uncooked. Slicing raw chicken, for example, felt particularly smooth when I butterflied a breast using the feature. Carving a cured hunk of ham was also noticeably much easier with the button pressed than without. Cutting crusty bread (a baguette) also felt easier, requiring a bit less force, with ultrasonic power, which is nice considering you’re typically supposed to use a serrated knife for that.
Basically, if there’s a situation where a dull knife might get bogged down, the C-200 might perform better, and maybe even better than a sufficiently sharp regular blade. I say “might” and “maybe” in this case, because some things that Seattle Ultrasonics says are meant to be noticeable on the C-200 aren’t.
One thing I was excited to test out was cutting through thick, creamy stuff like cheese or butter. According to Seattle Ultrasonics, the C-200, since it vibrates while you slice, should slide through those food items more easily and with less food sticking to the blade. After slicing up quite a bit of cheese and some butter, though, I can’t say I noticed a huge difference. Maybe there was slightly less stickage, but not enough for me to declare the C-200 a revolution in butter cutting.
As long as we’re talking about being underwhelmed, it’s worth noting that there are times (outside of butter and cheese) where you’re not going to notice much at all. Chopping onions as I normally do, for example, felt mostly the same with the ultrasonic button activated and not activated, and cutting fruits like apples and pears was almost indiscernible from regular slicing, as was slicing oyster mushrooms.
I did smash some garlic with the flat side of the C-200 as well, and the knife didn’t feel like it was going to break or anything, which was nice, though I should hope a knife in this day and age is sturdy enough to smash garlic.
Your satisfaction will depend largely on the health and quality of your current knives at home, too. If you’ve got a tip-top chef’s knife that you love to cut with (especially a Japanese one with a steeper angle than a “Western” knife), then the C-200 is going to have tougher competition. If you’re like me and are rocking less-than-ideal steel, then this blade may seem like a revelation. I’m really curious how the C-200 will fare over time, since Seattle Ultrasonics says that its tech can make a dull knife feel sharper, but wear and tear doesn’t happen that fast, so maybe I’ll save that question for a later date.
One sec, I have to charge my knife
There is no getting around the fact that the C-200 is a knife with a battery in it. I can’t say that I encountered any problems with that fact, but it obviously adds a new layer to knife ownership. One of those layers is that the handle is much thicker than most chefs’ knives of a similar size. I can’t say that it makes the C-200 feel unwieldy or anything, but I found that it makes it a little more clunky than a regular blade, and how much of that clunkiness you feel will depend on the size of your hand and your preferred knife feel. Speaking of knife feel, you cannot feel the vibrations of the blade while you’re holding it, which is good since having a knife wildly flail about when you’re cutting is a safety hazard.
There’s a little bit of awkwardness with having to press a button while you slice things, but all things considered, Seattle Ultrasonics did put the button in an alright spot. I tried holding the knife in various ways, including by just gripping the handle like a caveman, but luckily it’s designed to be gripped as you would any other chef’s knife, which, for the uninitiated, is by choking up on the blade and punching it between your thumb and the knuckle/side of your index finger. If you’re not already holding your knife this way, you should. Thank me later.
The C-200 obviously has a battery, too, which can be popped off from the end and charged via USB-C. I have to say, prying a battery off a handle with a very sharp blade attached to it isn’t the most comforting activity in the world since it does involve using some force, but I guess you get used to it. Just please exercise caution when you take the battery out if human fingers aren’t on tonight’s tasting menu. If you don’t want to pry the battery out, you can use a charging block sold by Seattle Ultrasonics that also wirelessly charges the knife, but that’s an extra $150. Most of the time, I’d rather risk losing a pinky than shell out an extra $150, though. The company does sell a bundle that costs $499, saving you $50. An extra battery also costs $80 a pop if yours stops holding a charge or you want spares.
Battery life, by the way, is seemingly solid. Seattle Ultrasonics says you’ll get 20 minutes of continuous ultrasonic slicing and dicing, which is plenty if you’re just holding down the button for short durations while you slice something. I didn’t really encounter any battery life woes while using the knife over the course of the week, but it will depend on how much you cook and how long you’re cooking. I’m curious how the battery holds up long term and with continuous use, but that’s hard to say without using the C-200 for a longer period.
Oh, and let’s talk about washing. While Seattle Ultrasonics says you can rinse the blade in water as you would any other knife, you cannot submerge it. If you do submerge it, it’ll be okay for a few seconds, but you’re supposed to promptly take the knife out of said liquid and dry the outside and inside of the battery compartment with a dry cloth. You should not put the C-200 in the dishwasher, nor should you do that for any knife you respect. You cannot use the C-200 on metal or glass cutting boards, but, like… why are you using those to begin with? They’re not good for your knives or your soul (God told me so).
A cut above?
Let me be very clear: you do not need an ultrasonic knife. Sharp knives have been holding it down in kitchens at home and in Michelin-starred restaurants for quite some time, and I don’t think the C-200 is going to change that.
That being said, there is something nice about cramming ultrasonic technology into an at-home knife. Maybe you’re really intent on getting the thinnest possible slices; maybe you don’t want to prolong inevitable knife maintenance; maybe you have mobility issues and need a little assist from time to time. In those cases, I can see the C-200 being a useful knife to have.
For most people, though, regular knives will do. Most kitchen gadgets aren’t really made to be revolutionary, though. Do you really need a sous vide machine? An air fryer? A smart meat thermometer? Probably not, but you might want them all the same. And who am I to stop you from stepping into the microscopically vibrational future, even if that future only feels real for some things, some of the time?
For someone who likes to cook, there is arguably no greater feeling than making a smooth-as-butter cut into a poor, innocent vegetable. I personally live for it, but as much as I love that feeling, it’s been increasingly tough to come by. My knives, I’m sad to say, are dull. Like, C-SPAN dull.
Two Shun knives—polished Japanese steel—have gradually fallen into a state of neglect-induced impotence under my watch, and I’m the only one to blame. I need to sharpen them—not a quick tango with the honing steel; we’re talking whetstone territory. The thing is, I’m hesitant to venture there. Not only will I almost certainly scratch the sh*t out of the beautifully crafted steel, but I’m also not certain I have the skill to sharpen them correctly in the first place.
I could bring them to a professional, sure, but the only thing I love more than slicing vegetables is not doing the 40,000 chores I’ve been meaning to get done for years. Who’s got the time? Or the patience? That’s rhetorical—if you do, I don’t want to hear about it. So, what’s a knife-loving procrastinator like me to do?
There’s only one solution: I must go ultrasonic.
Seattle Ultrasonics C-200
The C-200 ultrasonic chef’s knife is more than just a gimmick, but will only be noticeable with certain cuts and food items.
Can slice razor thin
Takes less force to cut certain food items
Nice steel, ultrasonic or not
Ultrasonic feature isn’t noticeable on everything you cut
A bit bulkier than your average knife
Not a kitchen gadget most people really need
Pricey at $400
Gotta go fast
Obviously, I could get my knives sharpened, but this is Gizmodo, and where’s the fun in a whetstone when you can just swap your old-fashioned steel for something newfangled like Seattle Ultrasonics’ $399 C-200 ultrasonic 8-inch chef’s knife? This is a gadget, I’m happy to say, that’s as ridiculous as it sounds.
It’s a knife made from Japanese AUS-10 stainless steel that incorporates a commercial manufacturing technology. It vibrates the blade of the knife 30,000 to 40,000 times per second, creating microscopic movements meant to assist your cuts. Seattle Ultraonics claims that this method of cutting (which only existed in factories prior to the C-200) can reduce the amount of force needed to slice by as much as 50%. Not only that, but the ultrasonic element is also designed to make a dull blade feel sharper, which is great for knife-sharpening procrastinators like myself.
It sounds like one of those gimmicks that’s too good to be true, and at first, I would have agreed with that assessment… until I didn’t.
The C-200 does work, though maybe not in a noticeable way for everything all the time. In my experience, the innovation of at-home ultrasonic cutting is situational. You’re not going to notice it cutting everything all the time, but when you do notice it, it’s pretty sick.
What’s for dinner?
So, what should you cut with the C-200? Tomatoes. You should cut tomatoes. This is arguably one of the first things that I really noticed the effect of the C-200 on, mostly because of the nature of the fruit. Tomatoes, you see, have a membrane, and most people with dull knives have probably encountered what happens when you mix your sad, under-loved knife with a tomato membrane—things get a little dicey, though not in a fun way. Cuts become coarse, and you end up applying too much force to the tomato in order to compensate, which makes cutting more dangerous and a lot less precise. Not with the C-200, though.
Seattle Ultrasonics says that, to test the knife’s performance against tomatoes, you can simply tilt the knife on the fruit, press the button on the knife, and watch as the blade sinks in. I tried this, and it works… sort of. You still have to apply some force to get the C-200 to sink in, but not much, and not nearly as much as you would with a regular knife. It’s also not just the newly sharpened blade playing tricks on me.
I tested cutting a tomato in all sorts of ways, both with the ultrasonic feature activated and not, and there is a noticeable difference when you’re smashing that ultrasonic button. Not only does it make entry into the cut easier, but it makes slicing thin a lot smoother. I tried cutting crossways to see how thin I could get a tomato slice, and the ultrasonic cut was significantly thinner—you can make paper-thin slices if that’s your thing. It’ll be great for that dreamcatcher made of tomatoes you’ve been meaning to craft.
Tomatoes aren’t the only place where the C-200 shines. I find the knife to be particularly efficient at cutting meat, both cooked and uncooked. Slicing raw chicken, for example, felt particularly smooth when I butterflied a breast using the feature. Carving a cured hunk of ham was also noticeably much easier with the button pressed than without. Cutting crusty bread (a baguette) also felt easier, requiring a bit less force, with ultrasonic power, which is nice considering you’re typically supposed to use a serrated knife for that.
Basically, if there’s a situation where a dull knife might get bogged down, the C-200 might perform better, and maybe even better than a sufficiently sharp regular blade. I say “might” and “maybe” in this case, because some things that Seattle Ultrasonics says are meant to be noticeable on the C-200 aren’t.
One thing I was excited to test out was cutting through thick, creamy stuff like cheese or butter. According to Seattle Ultrasonics, the C-200, since it vibrates while you slice, should slide through those food items more easily and with less food sticking to the blade. After slicing up quite a bit of cheese and some butter, though, I can’t say I noticed a huge difference. Maybe there was slightly less stickage, but not enough for me to declare the C-200 a revolution in butter cutting.
As long as we’re talking about being underwhelmed, it’s worth noting that there are times (outside of butter and cheese) where you’re not going to notice much at all. Chopping onions as I normally do, for example, felt mostly the same with the ultrasonic button activated and not activated, and cutting fruits like apples and pears was almost indiscernible from regular slicing, as was slicing oyster mushrooms.
I did smash some garlic with the flat side of the C-200 as well, and the knife didn’t feel like it was going to break or anything, which was nice, though I should hope a knife in this day and age is sturdy enough to smash garlic.
Your satisfaction will depend largely on the health and quality of your current knives at home, too. If you’ve got a tip-top chef’s knife that you love to cut with (especially a Japanese one with a steeper angle than a “Western” knife), then the C-200 is going to have tougher competition. If you’re like me and are rocking less-than-ideal steel, then this blade may seem like a revelation. I’m really curious how the C-200 will fare over time, since Seattle Ultrasonics says that its tech can make a dull knife feel sharper, but wear and tear doesn’t happen that fast, so maybe I’ll save that question for a later date.
One sec, I have to charge my knife
There is no getting around the fact that the C-200 is a knife with a battery in it. I can’t say that I encountered any problems with that fact, but it obviously adds a new layer to knife ownership. One of those layers is that the handle is much thicker than most chefs’ knives of a similar size. I can’t say that it makes the C-200 feel unwieldy or anything, but I found that it makes it a little more clunky than a regular blade, and how much of that clunkiness you feel will depend on the size of your hand and your preferred knife feel. Speaking of knife feel, you cannot feel the vibrations of the blade while you’re holding it, which is good since having a knife wildly flail about when you’re cutting is a safety hazard.
There’s a little bit of awkwardness with having to press a button while you slice things, but all things considered, Seattle Ultrasonics did put the button in an alright spot. I tried holding the knife in various ways, including by just gripping the handle like a caveman, but luckily it’s designed to be gripped as you would any other chef’s knife, which, for the uninitiated, is by choking up on the blade and punching it between your thumb and the knuckle/side of your index finger. If you’re not already holding your knife this way, you should. Thank me later.
The C-200 obviously has a battery, too, which can be popped off from the end and charged via USB-C. I have to say, prying a battery off a handle with a very sharp blade attached to it isn’t the most comforting activity in the world since it does involve using some force, but I guess you get used to it. Just please exercise caution when you take the battery out if human fingers aren’t on tonight’s tasting menu. If you don’t want to pry the battery out, you can use a charging block sold by Seattle Ultrasonics that also wirelessly charges the knife, but that’s an extra $150. Most of the time, I’d rather risk losing a pinky than shell out an extra $150, though. The company does sell a bundle that costs $499, saving you $50. An extra battery also costs $80 a pop if yours stops holding a charge or you want spares.
Battery life, by the way, is seemingly solid. Seattle Ultrasonics says you’ll get 20 minutes of continuous ultrasonic slicing and dicing, which is plenty if you’re just holding down the button for short durations while you slice something. I didn’t really encounter any battery life woes while using the knife over the course of the week, but it will depend on how much you cook and how long you’re cooking. I’m curious how the battery holds up long term and with continuous use, but that’s hard to say without using the C-200 for a longer period.
Oh, and let’s talk about washing. While Seattle Ultrasonics says you can rinse the blade in water as you would any other knife, you cannot submerge it. If you do submerge it, it’ll be okay for a few seconds, but you’re supposed to promptly take the knife out of said liquid and dry the outside and inside of the battery compartment with a dry cloth. You should not put the C-200 in the dishwasher, nor should you do that for any knife you respect. You cannot use the C-200 on metal or glass cutting boards, but, like… why are you using those to begin with? They’re not good for your knives or your soul (God told me so).
A cut above?
Let me be very clear: you do not need an ultrasonic knife. Sharp knives have been holding it down in kitchens at home and in Michelin-starred restaurants for quite some time, and I don’t think the C-200 is going to change that.
That being said, there is something nice about cramming ultrasonic technology into an at-home knife. Maybe you’re really intent on getting the thinnest possible slices; maybe you don’t want to prolong inevitable knife maintenance; maybe you have mobility issues and need a little assist from time to time. In those cases, I can see the C-200 being a useful knife to have.
For most people, though, regular knives will do. Most kitchen gadgets aren’t really made to be revolutionary, though. Do you really need a sous vide machine? An air fryer? A smart meat thermometer? Probably not, but you might want them all the same. And who am I to stop you from stepping into the microscopically vibrational future, even if that future only feels real for some things, some of the time?
Beyond skin rejuvenation, clinical studies suggest red-light therapy can help energize hair follicles, increase blood circulation in the scalp, reduce inflammation, and lower dihydrotestosterone levels—a hormone that causes hair loss and thinning. Red-light therapy also supports adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, which helps provide oxygen and blood flow to the scalp and triggers follicles to remain in the hair-growth phase.
To determine the best red-light therapy for hair growth, I tapped five WIRED tech reviewers who’ve dealt with hair loss themselves. We assessed red-light therapy caps, hands-free helmets with full scalp coverage, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation devices for 16 weeks. Along the way, I reviewed the research, spoke with dermatologists, and tracked ease of use. These are the favorites that produced meaningful results and earned our trust.
Updated June 2026: I’ve added the GroWell Laser Hair Growth Cap, Laduora Duo 4-in-1 Pod-Based Scalp and Hair Care Device, and the Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex. I’ve added an FAQ section. I also updated product information, links, and prices.
Sits on a base for storage and is charged via USB-C cord
Integrated timer and Bluetooth headphones
Comes in two sizes
TIRED
Ear covers can be difficult to adjust and pull hair
Medium may still feel too large for smaller heads
CurrentBody’s LED Hair Growth Helmet is a wearable, cord-free, Bluetooth-enabled device designed to improve hair density, thickness, and overall condition. After 12 weeks, I didn’t notice a difference in hair length—I did get a haircut halfway through testing—but I did spot new follicles sprouting along my scalp and sideburn area. My hairstylist mentioned that my hair felt thicker, and I noticed less breakage and hair caught in bristles when brushing. My balding roommate also tested the CurrentBody helmet, and he noted that his hair also felt thicker and that there was new growth around the scalp.
Beyond skin rejuvenation, clinical studies suggest red-light therapy can help energize hair follicles, increase blood circulation in the scalp, reduce inflammation, and lower dihydrotestosterone levels—a hormone that causes hair loss and thinning. Red-light therapy also supports adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, which helps provide oxygen and blood flow to the scalp and triggers follicles to remain in the hair-growth phase.
To determine the best red-light therapy for hair growth, I tapped five WIRED tech reviewers who’ve dealt with hair loss themselves. We assessed red-light therapy caps, hands-free helmets with full scalp coverage, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation devices for 16 weeks. Along the way, I reviewed the research, spoke with dermatologists, and tracked ease of use. These are the favorites that produced meaningful results and earned our trust.
Updated June 2026: I’ve added the GroWell Laser Hair Growth Cap, Laduora Duo 4-in-1 Pod-Based Scalp and Hair Care Device, and the Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex. I’ve added an FAQ section. I also updated product information, links, and prices.
Sits on a base for storage and is charged via USB-C cord
Integrated timer and Bluetooth headphones
Comes in two sizes
TIRED
Ear covers can be difficult to adjust and pull hair
Medium may still feel too large for smaller heads
CurrentBody’s LED Hair Growth Helmet is a wearable, cord-free, Bluetooth-enabled device designed to improve hair density, thickness, and overall condition. After 12 weeks, I didn’t notice a difference in hair length—I did get a haircut halfway through testing—but I did spot new follicles sprouting along my scalp and sideburn area. My hairstylist mentioned that my hair felt thicker, and I noticed less breakage and hair caught in bristles when brushing. My balding roommate also tested the CurrentBody helmet, and he noted that his hair also felt thicker and that there was new growth around the scalp.
#RedLight #Therapy #Fuller #Healthier #Hair #Homegear,shopping,fashion & beauty,leds,reviews,haircare,health">How to Use Red-Light Therapy for Fuller, Healthier Hair at Home
Hair loss isn’t always dramatic. It can be incremental. You start noticing a bit more scalp in harsh bathroom lighting; a tiny bald spot when you tie your hair up in a ponytail. The shower drain is more clogged than usual. Not long ago, hair-loss treatments meant topical remedies, supplements, or a flight to Turkey. Luckily, red-light therapy brings the potential for hair regrowth into your home—no clinical appointment required.
Beyond skin rejuvenation, clinical studies suggest red-light therapy can help energize hair follicles, increase blood circulation in the scalp, reduce inflammation, and lower dihydrotestosterone levels—a hormone that causes hair loss and thinning. Red-light therapy also supports adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, which helps provide oxygen and blood flow to the scalp and triggers follicles to remain in the hair-growth phase.
To determine the best red-light therapy for hair growth, I tapped five WIRED tech reviewers who’ve dealt with hair loss themselves. We assessed red-light therapy caps, hands-free helmets with full scalp coverage, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation devices for 16 weeks. Along the way, I reviewed the research, spoke with dermatologists, and tracked ease of use. These are the favorites that produced meaningful results and earned our trust.
Updated June 2026: I’ve added the GroWell Laser Hair Growth Cap, Laduora Duo 4-in-1 Pod-Based Scalp and Hair Care Device, and the Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex. I’ve added an FAQ section. I also updated product information, links, and prices.
Sits on a base for storage and is charged via USB-C cord
Integrated timer and Bluetooth headphones
Comes in two sizes
TIRED
Ear covers can be difficult to adjust and pull hair
Medium may still feel too large for smaller heads
CurrentBody’s LED Hair Growth Helmet is a wearable, cord-free, Bluetooth-enabled device designed to improve hair density, thickness, and overall condition. After 12 weeks, I didn’t notice a difference in hair length—I did get a haircut halfway through testing—but I did spot new follicles sprouting along my scalp and sideburn area. My hairstylist mentioned that my hair felt thicker, and I noticed less breakage and hair caught in bristles when brushing. My balding roommate also tested the CurrentBody helmet, and he noted that his hair also felt thicker and that there was new growth around the scalp.
Without visual aids you should be able to spot the Oceanus Procellarum, Kepler Crater, and the Tycho Crater. If you have binoculars you’ll also spot the Gassendi Crater, the Mare Humorum, and the Alphonsus Crater. And finally, with a telescope you’ll also see the Apollo 12 landing spot, the Schiller Crater, and the Rima Ariadaeus.
When is the next Full Moon?
The next Full Moon will take place on June 29.
What are Moon phases?
NASA explains that the Moon completes one full orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, during which it moves through a sequence of eight phases. Even though the same side of the Moon always faces us, the amount of sunlight we can see changes as it travels along its path. This shifting light is what produces the lunar shapes, ranging from slim crescents to half-lit Moons and the bright Full Moon. All of these stages together make up the lunar cycle:
New Moon – The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it’s invisible to the eye).
Mashable Light Speed
Waxing Crescent – A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter – Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous – More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon – The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous – The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) – Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent – A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
Without visual aids you should be able to spot the Oceanus Procellarum, Kepler Crater, and the Tycho Crater. If you have binoculars you’ll also spot the Gassendi Crater, the Mare Humorum, and the Alphonsus Crater. And finally, with a telescope you’ll also see the Apollo 12 landing spot, the Schiller Crater, and the Rima Ariadaeus.
When is the next Full Moon?
The next Full Moon will take place on June 29.
What are Moon phases?
NASA explains that the Moon completes one full orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, during which it moves through a sequence of eight phases. Even though the same side of the Moon always faces us, the amount of sunlight we can see changes as it travels along its path. This shifting light is what produces the lunar shapes, ranging from slim crescents to half-lit Moons and the bright Full Moon. All of these stages together make up the lunar cycle:
New Moon – The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it’s invisible to the eye).
Mashable Light Speed
Waxing Crescent – A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter – Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous – More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon – The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous – The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) – Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent – A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
#Moon #phase #today #explained #Moon #June">Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on June 7, 2026
Looking up at the Moon tonight and wondering what exactly you’re looking at? Wonder no more, this is what you can see.
What is today’s Moon phase?
As of Sunday, June 7, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 62% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide.
Without visual aids you should be able to spot the Oceanus Procellarum, Kepler Crater, and the Tycho Crater. If you have binoculars you’ll also spot the Gassendi Crater, the Mare Humorum, and the Alphonsus Crater. And finally, with a telescope you’ll also see the Apollo 12 landing spot, the Schiller Crater, and the Rima Ariadaeus.
When is the next Full Moon?
The next Full Moon will take place on June 29.
What are Moon phases?
NASA explains that the Moon completes one full orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, during which it moves through a sequence of eight phases. Even though the same side of the Moon always faces us, the amount of sunlight we can see changes as it travels along its path. This shifting light is what produces the lunar shapes, ranging from slim crescents to half-lit Moons and the bright Full Moon. All of these stages together make up the lunar cycle:
New Moon – The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it’s invisible to the eye).
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Waxing Crescent – A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter – Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous – More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon – The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous – The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) – Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent – A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
Ambrosia Sky is getting its second and final episode
Ambrosia Sky, a sci-fi game about death where you have to clean up alien fungi, will be getting its second act as a free update on August 6th. The game was originally planned to have three acts, but developer Soft Rains announced in March that it would be brought down to two. When Act Two launches, the game’s price will go up from $14.99 to $24.99.
The Citizen Sleeper games are coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The sci-fi RPGs Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector are getting Switch 2 versions on June 25th. If you already own them on the original Switch, you can play the Switch 2 versions at no extra charge. Developer Gareth Damian Martin also says they will be revealing their next game during Sunday’s PC Gaming Show.
Desktop Explorer, a spooky game about looking through an old computer, launches in July
This trailer for Desktop Explorer, a horror puzzle game where you click through a creepy version of an old, Windows-like operating system, might be the scariest way to use a computer. It’s launching on July 17th.
Demonschool is getting DLC and will launch on the Switch 2
The upcoming paid DLC for Demonschool, a tactical RPG from Necrosoft that channels Buffy and Persona, has a focus on “puzzle battles” where players work to clear out enemies using certain characters in one turn. Both the DLC and the Switch 2 version (which includes mouse support and an improved frame rate) will launch sometime this year.
The developers of a point-and-click thriller are making a fantasy game
Powerhoof, the studio behind last year’s retro-styled mystery game The Drifter, is now working on The Telwynium, a “fantasy adventure epic.” “Book One” of the game is now available on Steam, though you can also grab it from Itch.io if you prefer.
The Mermaid Mask, a new detective game, is launching in July
SFB Games, the studio that made games like Tangle Tower and Crow Country, is releasing its next game, The Mermaid Mask, on July 16th. It’s a locked-door mystery that’s fully voice-acted and features hand-drawn animations — looks like a great story to settle into this summer.
Ambrosia Sky is getting its second and final episode
Ambrosia Sky, a sci-fi game about death where you have to clean up alien fungi, will be getting its second act as a free update on August 6th. The game was originally planned to have three acts, but developer Soft Rains announced in March that it would be brought down to two. When Act Two launches, the game’s price will go up from $14.99 to $24.99.
The Citizen Sleeper games are coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The sci-fi RPGs Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector are getting Switch 2 versions on June 25th. If you already own them on the original Switch, you can play the Switch 2 versions at no extra charge. Developer Gareth Damian Martin also says they will be revealing their next game during Sunday’s PC Gaming Show.
Desktop Explorer, a spooky game about looking through an old computer, launches in July
This trailer for Desktop Explorer, a horror puzzle game where you click through a creepy version of an old, Windows-like operating system, might be the scariest way to use a computer. It’s launching on July 17th.
Demonschool is getting DLC and will launch on the Switch 2
The upcoming paid DLC for Demonschool, a tactical RPG from Necrosoft that channels Buffy and Persona, has a focus on “puzzle battles” where players work to clear out enemies using certain characters in one turn. Both the DLC and the Switch 2 version (which includes mouse support and an improved frame rate) will launch sometime this year.
The developers of a point-and-click thriller are making a fantasy game
Powerhoof, the studio behind last year’s retro-styled mystery game The Drifter, is now working on The Telwynium, a “fantasy adventure epic.” “Book One” of the game is now available on Steam, though you can also grab it from Itch.io if you prefer.
The Mermaid Mask, a new detective game, is launching in July
SFB Games, the studio that made games like Tangle Tower and Crow Country, is releasing its next game, The Mermaid Mask, on July 16th. It’s a locked-door mystery that’s fully voice-acted and features hand-drawn animations — looks like a great story to settle into this summer.
#StoryRich #showcase #packed #narrativedriven #gamesEntertainment,Gaming,News">The first Story-Rich showcase was packed with narrative-driven games
Fellow Traveller, the publisher behind games like Titanium Court and 1000xResist, just wrapped up its Story-Rich Showcase, which featured a bunch of narrative-driven indie games. With more than 20 games on display, there was a lot to follow, but we’ve pulled together some of the most notable announcements below. You can also catch the full show on Fellow Traveller’s YouTube channel.
Ambrosia Sky is getting its second and final episode
Ambrosia Sky, a sci-fi game about death where you have to clean up alien fungi, will be getting its second act as a free update on August 6th. The game was originally planned to have three acts, but developer Soft Rains announced in March that it would be brought down to two. When Act Two launches, the game’s price will go up from $14.99 to $24.99.
The Citizen Sleeper games are coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The sci-fi RPGs Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector are getting Switch 2 versions on June 25th. If you already own them on the original Switch, you can play the Switch 2 versions at no extra charge. Developer Gareth Damian Martin also says they will be revealing their next game during Sunday’s PC Gaming Show.
Desktop Explorer, a spooky game about looking through an old computer, launches in July
This trailer for Desktop Explorer, a horror puzzle game where you click through a creepy version of an old, Windows-like operating system, might be the scariest way to use a computer. It’s launching on July 17th.
Demonschool is getting DLC and will launch on the Switch 2
The upcoming paid DLC for Demonschool, a tactical RPG from Necrosoft that channels Buffy and Persona, has a focus on “puzzle battles” where players work to clear out enemies using certain characters in one turn. Both the DLC and the Switch 2 version (which includes mouse support and an improved frame rate) will launch sometime this year.
The developers of a point-and-click thriller are making a fantasy game
Powerhoof, the studio behind last year’s retro-styled mystery game The Drifter, is now working on The Telwynium, a “fantasy adventure epic.” “Book One” of the game is now available on Steam, though you can also grab it from Itch.io if you prefer.
The Mermaid Mask, a new detective game, is launching in July
SFB Games, the studio that made games like Tangle Tower and Crow Country, is releasing its next game, The Mermaid Mask, on July 16th. It’s a locked-door mystery that’s fully voice-acted and features hand-drawn animations — looks like a great story to settle into this summer.
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