The Full Moon is just around the corner, so there's plenty of things to spot on the surface, with or without visual aids.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Sunday, Nov. 2, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. There will be 87% of the moon lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation .

Even without any visual aids, there’s plenty to spot tonight, including the Mare Tranquillitatis, Mare Imbrium, and the Kepler Crater. With a pair of binoculars, you can make out the Gassendi Crater, the Apennine Mountains, and the Mare Nectaris. If you have a telescope, pull it out to see the Rima Ariadaeus, the Apollo 15, and the Gruithuisen Domes.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Nov. 5.

What are moon phases?

According to NASA , the moon moves through its ph

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