Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 12

It's the start of a new lunar cycle, which can only mean one thing: the Moon is working towards being full again. Over the next few nights, we'll notice it getting bigger in the sky.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Saturday, Sept. 12, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase, with 2% of its surface visible. When is the next Full Moon?The next Full Moon will take place on September 26.What are Moon phases?As the Moon orbits Earth, its appearance chan