Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on February 4

The Moon is starting to get smaller, with the right side losing light each night (if you're in the Southern Hemisphere, it will be the left side that starts to darken). This is because we are in the Moon's waning phase, as we head towards the New Moon.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 93% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

Tonight, without any visual aids you should be able to see the Mare Imbrium...