Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 23

The Moon is getting closer to the Full Moon, with more than half of its surface illuminated tonight. It's still in its Waxing Gibbous phase, so there's plenty to see as the Moon continues to get brighter each night.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Sunday, Aug. 23, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, with 79% of its surface visible. Without any visual aids, tonight you can see the Mares Crisium and Imbrium, and the Tycho Crater. If you want to s