The New Moon has passed, and visibility will slowly be returning over the next few nights. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Tuesday, June 16, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 7% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide. When is the next Full Moon? The next Full Moon will take place on June 29. What are Moon phases? According to NASA, the Moon completes one orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, moving through eight recognised phases along the way. While the same side of the Moon always faces our planet, the amount of its surface lit by the Sun changes as it travels around Earth. As a result, we see the Moon appear in different shapes over the course of a month, from slender crescents and half moons to a bright Full Moon. This repeating sequence of phases is known as the lunar cycle. New Moon – The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other …

Looking up at the Moon tonight and wondering what exactly you’re looking at? Wonder no more, this is what you can see. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Sunday, June 7, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 62% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide. Without visual aids you should be able to spot the Oceanus Procellarum, Kepler Crater, and the Tycho Crater. If you have binoculars you’ll also spot the Gassendi Crater, the Mare Humorum, and the Alphonsus Crater. And finally, with a telescope you’ll also see the Apollo 12 landing spot, the Schiller Crater, and the Rima Ariadaeus. When is the next Full Moon? The next Full Moon will take place on June 29. What are Moon phases? NASA explains that the Moon completes one full orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, during which it moves through a sequence of eight phases. Even though the same side of the Moon always faces us, the amount of sunlight we can see changes as it …

It’s day 20 of the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is the Moon’s journey around Earth, which takes roughly 29.5 days. As it moves, the amount of sunlight we see reflected from its surface changes, creating either crescent, half or full moons. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, June 6, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 71% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide. Without visual aids you should be able to spot the Mares Imbrium and Vaporum as well as the Tycho Crater. If you have binoculars you’ll also spot the Grimaldi Basin, the Mare Humorum, and the Apennine Mountains. And finally, with a telescope you’ll also see the Apollo 14 and 16 landing spots and the Caucasus Mountains. When is the next Full Moon? The next Full Moon will take place on June 29. What are Moon phases? NASA explains that the Moon completes one full orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, during which it moves through a sequence of eight phases. …

With clear skies tonight, you’ll be able to pick out a few details on the Moon’s surface. But what exactly are you looking at? With the help of NASA’s Daily Moon Guide, we have the answers. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Friday, June 5, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 79% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide. Without visual aids you should be able to spot the Mares Imbrium and Vaporum as well as the Tycho Crater . If you have binoculars you’ll also spot the Grimaldi Basin, and the Gassendi and Alphonsus Craters. And finally, with a telescope you’ll also see the Apollo 16 landing spot and the Caucasus Mountains. When is the next Full Moon? The next Full Moon will take place on June 29. What are Moon phases? NASA explains that the Moon completes one full orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, during which it moves through a sequence of eight phases. Even though the same side of the Moon …

If the sky is clear where you are tonight, you’ll likely be able to make out some surface features on the Moon. But what are they? Keep reading to find out. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Thursday, June 4, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 87% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide. You don’t need fancy gear to spot craters or other features on the Moon’s surface, if it’s a clear enough night, your naked eye should be enough. In fact, without visual aids you should be able to spot the Mare Serenitatis, Aristarchus Plateau, and the Mare Tranquillitatis. If you have binoculars you’ll also spot the Grimaldi Basin, Alps Mountains, and the Posidonus Crater. If you have a telescope, set this up to see all this plus the Apollo 15 and 16 landing spots and the Caucasus Mountains. When is the next Full Moon? The next Full Moon will take place on June 29. What are Moon phases? NASA explains that the Moon …

The Moon may look like it is, but it’s not full anymore. In fact, it’s a few days past it. It’s still mostly lit up, however, so if you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of some features on its surface, you’re more than in luck. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, June 3, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 92% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide. Without any visual aids, tonight you’ll be able to spot the Kepler Crater, Aristarchus Plateau, and the Mare Vaporum. If you have binoculars you’ll also spot the Clavius Crater, Mare Humorum, and the Alphonsus Crater. If you have a telescope, set this up to see all this plus the Apollo 14 landing spot, Descartes Highlands, and the Caucasus Mountains. When is the next Full Moon? The next Full Moon will take place on June 29. What are Moon phases? NASA explains that the Moon completes one full orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, during which it moves …