Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on February 28

The Moon is so very close to being full, but believe it or not, there's still a few days to go. While it continues to appear bigger and brighter in the sky, keep reading to find out exactly what you can see on its surface.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Saturday, Feb. 28, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 88% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

With just your naked eye, tonight you'll be able to see the Mares Tranquillitatis and Crisium.