It's a new lunar phase tonight, First Quarter, which means we're seeing around half of the moon tonight.

The moon goes through a cycle of eight distinct phases, known as the lunar phases. NASA explains that these phases occur as the Sun illuminates varying portions of the moon while it moves around our planet.

Keep reading to see what you can see when you look up tonight, Sept. 29.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Monday, Sept. 29, the moon phase is First Quarter, and according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation , 46% of its surface is illuminated tonight.

With no visual aids tonight, you'll be able to see plenty on the moon's surface, including: the Mare Crisium, Mare Tranquillitatis, and the Mare Vaporum. If you've got a pair of binoculars, you'll get great views of some of the m

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