The moon is in its "waning" phase, with each night less and less visible. This will continue until the new moon, and the start of a new lunar cycle.

Keep reading to see what's happening with the moon tonight, Oct. 11

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Friday, Oct. 11, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, only 74% will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation .

What can you see tonight? Well, if you look close enough, without any visual aids, you can spot the Oceanus Procellarum, the Mare Serenitatis, and the Mare Vaporum. Binoculars will increase your visibility, adding the Grimaldi Basin, the Posidonius Crater, and the Gassendi Crater to your lineup. And if you have a telescope, you'll also see the Apollo 12 and 17 landing spots and the Linne Crater.

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