The Moon Tonight

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent / 25% Illuminated

Visible: 18:42 - 23:15 | Age: 4.8 days

Astronomy Observation

Sky Guide Tip: The waxing crescent moon is perfect for early evening observation with visible earthshine on the dark portion.

Tonight's Moon Details

1Current Phase

The moon is in its waxing crescent phase tonight.

25% of the moon's disk is illuminated by sunlight.

2Visibility Conditions

Best viewing time: 19:30-21:00 local time.

Moon sets at 23:15 in the western sky.

3Notable Features

Visible craters: Plato, Copernicus along the terminator.

Mare Crisium clearly visible on the eastern limb.

4Earthshine

The dark portion may show earthshine after sunset.

Best observed with binoculars or small telescopes.

5Celestial Position

Located in Virgo constellation tonight.

Approaching Spica (α Virginis) by midnight.

Sky Guide Tip: Use the waxing crescent moon to practice identifying major lunar maria (dark plains) and prominent craters.

1Optimal Equipment

Best viewed with 7x50 binoculars or small telescope.

Tripod recommended for steady viewing.

2Photography

Use ISO 400 with 1/125s exposure for DSLR shots.

Try stacking multiple images for better detail.

3Light Pollution

The crescent moon is bright enough for urban viewing.

Earthshine observation requires darker skies.

1Next Full Moon

Harvest Moon on September 18th.

Rises at sunset, exceptionally bright.

2Lunar Eclipse

Partial eclipse visible October 28-29.

Up to 12% of moon will be shadowed.

3Supermoon

Next supermoon occurs on November 15.

Moon will appear 7% larger than average.

4Moon Conjunctions

Pairs with Jupiter on September 4th.

Close approach visible to naked eye.

Sky Guide Tip: Mark your calendar for these special lunar events - they provide excellent observation and photography opportunities.