The moon is still looking almost full in the sky, but as we move towards the new moon, it'll be getting less visible each night. This is due to the lunar cycle, a series of eight phases of the moon.

There's still some time left of a big, bright moon, however, so keep reading to find out what you can see when you look up on Oct. 9.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Wednesday, Oct. 9, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, only 92% will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation .

There's so much to see on the moon's surface tonight, and you don't even need any visual aids. With just your naked eye, spot the Mare Serenitatis, the Aristarchus Plateau, and the Mare Vaporum.

With binoculars, it is also possible to see the Alphonsus Crater, the Apennine Mountains, and the

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