Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on January 17

It's almost the New Moon, which means we're approaching a night where none of the Moon will be lit up. You might think that's tonight, but believe it or not, there is a small sliver of light coming from it. Read on to find out just how much Moon is on display tonight.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Saturday, Jan. 17, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 2% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

As we're so close to the New Moon (the night where...