What is today’s moon phase?
As of Thursday, January 15, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide, 10% of the Moon will be illuminated tonight.
Tonight, the only thing visible on the moon’s surface is Grimaldi Basin. To be able to see it, you will need binoculars or a telescope.
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon will be on 1 February. The last full moon was on January 3.
What are the moon phases?
The phases of the Moon are what make up the lunar cycle, a phase that NASA tells us takes about 29.5 days. This is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one complete revolution. As it revolves around the Earth, it goes through a series of eight different phases. The same side of the Moon always faces our planet, but the sunlight falling on it varies depending on its position in the orbit. This is why the Moon can sometimes appear full, partially illuminated, or completely dark. The eight phases that make up the lunar cycle are:
New Moon – The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it is invisible to the eye).
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Waxing Crescent – A small patch of light visible to the right (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter – The right half of the Moon is illuminated. It looks like a half moon.
Waxing Gibbous – More than half burnt, but not full yet.
Full Moon – The entire face of the Moon is illuminated and completely visible.
Waning Gibbous – The Moon begins to lose light from the right. (Northern hemisphere)
Third quarter (or last quarter) – Another half moon, but now the left side is illuminated.
Waning Crescent – A thin sliver of light remains on the left before it gets dark again.
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