We're getting closer to the New Moon, the period of the lunar cycle where the moon disappears from view entirely. There's still lots to see until then, so keep reading to find out what is happening with the moon tonight.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Thursday, Nov. 13, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 37% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

Looking up with no visual aids you'll be able to see the Aristarchus Plateau and the Kepler and Copernicus Craters. If you have binoculars, to the bottom left you'll see the Grimaldi Basin, the Mare Humorum, and the Clavius Crater. If you have a telescope, you'll get to see even more, including the Reiner Gamma, Schiller Crater, and the Fra Mauro Highlands.

When is the next full moon?

The next

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