The Moon is only a few nights away from reaching its full phase. If you're planning to take a look tonight, here's what to know about its current appearance and what you might spot on its surface.

What is today's Moon phase?

As of Saturday, Oct. 24, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 95% of its surface visible.

Tonight, without the use of visual aids you should be able to spot the Mares Imbrium, Serenitatis, Fecunditatis. If you have binoculars you'll also see the Endymion Crater, the Alphonsus Crater, and the Mare Nectaris. Finally, if you have a telescope, you'll also see the Apollo 16 and 17 landing spots, and the Schiller Crater.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will take place on October 25 or 26, depending on your timezone.

What are Moon phases?

The Moon takes around 29.5 days to travel around Earth, and its appearance changes throughout the month.…