Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 29

Now that the Full Moon has passed, the lunar cycle is back in its waning phase.

This means that each night the Moon will appear a little less illuminated.

This will happen every night until we reach the New Moon.

What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, Aug.

29, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in Waning Gibbous phase, with 99% of its surface visible.

You don't need to invest in expensive equipment to be able to spot features on the Moon's surface.

In fact, tonight with just your naked eye, you'll be able to see the Mare Serenitatis, the Copernicus Crater, and the Oceanus Procellarum.

If you do have equipment already, such as binoculars, these will help you to see the Endymion and Posidonius Craters, as well as the Mare Nectaris.

If you have access to a telescope, you'll also be able to see the Apollo 15 and 16 landing spots, and the Rupes Altai.

When is the next Full Moon? The next Full Moon will take place on September 26.

What are Moon phases? The Moon's appearance changes throughout the month as it moves through its different phases.

It takes roughly 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one full cycle as it orbits Earth, according to NASA .

The phase we see depends on the Moon's position relative to the Sun and Earth, which determines how much of its sunlit side is visible to us.

Over the course of the cycle, the Moon changes from a slim crescent to a half Moon and eventually a Full Moon, before beginning the process again.