David Bridges
What should you know about tonight’s Moon?
This guide explains tonight’s Moon phase, how to view the Grimaldi Basin, when the next Full Moon occurs and how the lunar phases work.
- Moon phase: On November 6, the Moon is a Waning Crescent with 16% of its surface visible.
- Viewing Grimaldi: Binoculars or a telescope are needed to get a closer look at the Grimaldi Basin tonight.
- Next Full Moon: The next Full Moon is on November 24.
- Lunar cycle: The Moon takes around 29.5 days to complete one cycle of phases.
The Moon phase, viewing equipment and dates described here identify what to look for and when.
You’ll need a good pair of Binoculars or a telescope to get a closer look at what’s on the Moon’s surface tonight, one of the last chances before the New Moon arrives.
What is today’s Moon phase?
On Friday, November 6, NASA’s Daily Moon Guide tracker reports that the Moon is in the Waning Crescent phase, with 16% of its surface visible. Binoculars or a telescope can help you see the Grimaldi Basin tonight.
The Moon is in its Waning Crescent phase, with 16% of its surface visible on November 6.
To see the Grimaldi Basin tonight, you’ll need binoculars or a telescope.
When is the next Full Moon?
The next Full Moon will take place on November 24.
The next Full Moon occurs on November 24.
What are Moon phases?
The Moon takes around 29.5 days to pass through a complete lunar cycle. As the Moon travels around Earth, the angle at which sunlight reaches its surface changes how much of the illuminated side is visible from Earth, creating phases from the New Moon through the Full Moon and back again, as NASA explains.
The lunar cycle lasts around 29.5 days and includes eight phases.
The eight phases are:
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New Moon – The Moon is between Earth and the Sun, so the side visible from Earth is dark and cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Waxing Crescent – A small sliver of light appears on the right side in the Northern Hemisphere.
First Quarter – Half of the Moon is lit on the right side, making it look like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous – More than half of the Moon is lit, but it is not yet full.
Full Moon – The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous – The Moon starts losing light on the right side in the Northern Hemisphere.
Third Quarter, also called Last Quarter – The Moon appears half-lit, with the left side illuminated.
Waning Crescent – A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before the Moon goes dark again.
Common questions about Moon phases
These answers summarize the Moon phase, lunar cycle and viewing details described above.
Moon phases change as the Moon orbits Earth and sunlight reaches its surface at different angles.
How long does a lunar cycle take?
A complete lunar cycle takes around 29.5 days.
The Moon completes its cycle of phases in around 29.5 days.
What equipment can help you see the Grimaldi Basin?
Binoculars or a telescope are needed to get a closer look at the Grimaldi Basin tonight.
Binoculars and telescopes provide a closer view of the Grimaldi Basin.
How much of the Moon is visible during the Waning Crescent on November 6?
Sixteen percent of the Moon’s surface is visible during the Waning Crescent phase on November 6.
The visible portion of the Moon is 16% on November 6.
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