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 …

The Full Moon has now passed, meaning with each night visibility will get smaller. This will occur until we reach the New Moon. This phase is part of the lunar cycle, a roughly 29.5-day journey the Moon makes around Earth. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Monday, June 1, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 97% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide. So, what can you see? Without any visual aids, you’ll be able to spot the Mare Imbrium, Copernicus Crater, and the Mare Tranquillitatis. If you have binoculars you’ll also be able to catch a glimpse of the Clavius Crater, Apennine Mountains, and the Alps Mountains. Finally, with a telescope will help you see the Fra Mauro 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? According to NASA, the Moon takes around 29.5 days to orbit Earth, passing through a repeating pattern of eight distinct phases. Although …