Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on February 21

We're well and truly into the new lunar cycle, and by day four we can expect to see more even more on the Moon's surface. We're over 10% illuminated now, so keep scrolling to find out what you can see on the Moon tonight.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Saturday, Feb. 21, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 16% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

Even if you don't have any visual aids, you should be able to make out a few surface features on the Moon tonight.