We've reached the last phase of the lunar cycle before the New Moon. This means that each night the moon will appear less and less visible, until there's nothing to see at all. Keep reading to see what this means for tonight's moon.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Friday, Dec. 12, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 43% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

If you don't have any visual aids, you can still see the Mare Imbrium, Aristarchus Plateau, and Copernicus Crater when you look up tonight. If you have binoculars, you'll also be able to see the Grimaldi Basin, Clavius Crater, and the Archimedes Crater. With a telescope, Reiner Gamma, Schiller Crater, and Apollo 14 landing spot will also become visible.

When is the next full moon?

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