Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 31

Fancy doing a bit of Moon spotting tonight? You might be surprised by how much detail you can pick out from Earth, especially if you have binoculars or a telescope handy.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Monday, Aug. 31, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in Waning Gibbous phase, with 89% of its surface visible. Tonight with just your naked eye, you'll be able to see the Mares Serenitatis and Tranquillitatis, and the Oceanus Procellarum. If you have binoculars, you'll also