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

We're getting closer to the New Moon part of the lunar cycle, which is why it appears hardly visible tonight.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Tuesday, March 17, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 4% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

There’s barely any of the Moon lit up tonight, so you won’t be able to see any surface features.

When is the next Full Moon?

In North America, the next Full Moon is predicted to take place on April 1.