Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on March 22

After several nights of near darkness, the Moon is finally illuminated enough that keen sky gazers can start to spot some features on the surface again. Keep reading to find out what you may be able to see tonight.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Sunday, March 22, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 14% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

Tonight marks the return of enough of the Moon's surface to see some exciting features. For example...