The moon is starting to make a reappearance as we enter a new phase of the lunar cycle.

The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth.

So let's see what's happening with the moon tonight, Aug. 24.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Sunday, Aug. 24, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent, and only 2% will be lit up to us on Earth, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation .

There is still not enough of the moon lit up tonight to see anything on its surface, so keen moon gazers will need to wait a few more days.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Sept. 7. The last ful

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