We're in the Waning Gibbous phase of the lunar cycle, which means the Moon appears more than half illuminated but is gradually getting smaller as we move towards the Third Quarter Moon.

What is today's Moon phase?

As of Wednesday, Oct. 28, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase, with 94% of its surface visible.

Tonight, without the use of visual aids you should be able to spot the Tycho Crater, Copernicus Crater, and the Mare Imbrium. If you have binoculars you'll also see the Posidonius Crater, the Mare Humorum, and the Grimaldi Basin. Finally, if you have a telescope, you'll also see the Apollo 12 landing spot, the Rupes Altai, and the Caucasus Mountains.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will take place on November 24.

What are Moon phases?

The Moon takes approximately 29.5 days to complete an orbit around Earth, going through a series of phases along the way.…