The moon's visibility is decreasing each night, and tonight there's less than 20% of it lit up. That being said, if you look hard enough, you might still be able to spot some features on its surface.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Saturday, Nov. 15, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 19% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

There's a little less to see tonight, but visibility isn't gone fully yet. Without any visual aids you can see the Kepler Cater and the Aristarchus Plateau. With binoculars, you'll be able to see the Grimaldi Basin, and with a telescope, you'll also see the Reiner Gamma.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Dec. 4.

What are moon phases?

Moon phases are part of a 29.5-day lunar cycle, accordi

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