Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 7

The lunar cycle is now in its final phase before the New Moon, when the illuminated side of the Moon faces away from Earth, making it virtually invisible in the night sky.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Friday, Aug. 7,NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waning Crescent phase, with 37% of its surface visible. We're down to the last few nights of being able to spot lunar features. Without visual aids, you should be able to catch a glimpse of the Aristarchus Plateau