Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 18

After nights of almost complete darkness, the Moon is well and truly back in the sky. Each night it will appear more illuminated to us on Earth, signalling its current phase of the lunar cycle, Waxing Crescent.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Tuesday, Aug. 18, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Crescent phase, with 33% of its surface visible. Without any visual aids, tonight you can see the Mares Crisium and Fecunditatis. With binoculars you'll also be abl