The moon is getting smaller and smaller this week as we head towards to the New Moon. There's still a small crescent visible, however, so keep reading to see what you can spot tonight.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Wednesday, Oct. 15, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. Tonight, only 31% will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation .

Waning Crescent is the last phase before we reach the new moon, and with each day until then, the visibility will decrease. There's a little less to see without any visual aids tonight, but there's still something. Look to the top left to see the Oceanus Procellarum and the Kepler Crater. If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, these will be in the bottom right. With a telescope, you'll also see the Reiner Gamma , a lunar swirl on the m

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