So let's see what's happening with the moon tonight, Aug. 20. What is today’s moon phase? As of Wednesday, Aug. 20, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, and it is 9% lit up to us

The ever-shifting phases of Earth's moon present a wealth of targets for amateur astronomers to explore, ranging from magnificent craters and lunar seas to strange visual phenomena created as sunlight plays across the ancient surface, forming familiar shapes where none should be.

For a few days after the Black Moon, the sky will reveal a spectacular lunar sight at sunset on August 24 and August 25. The western horizon will display the thinnest silver crescent moon 30 to 40 minutes after sunset. Viewer will see the delicate silver arc, the moon's first reappearance after going dark the report stated.

When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2025, including the full 'Corn Moon' lunar eclipse on Sept. 7.

On Aug. 23, the moon will reach its new moon phase, and this one is special. It's a seasonal black moon, a rare event that occurs about once every 23 months. The next one won't arrive until Aug. 20, 2028, according to timeanddate.com.

The Last Quarter Moon floats in the predawn sky, preparing to occult the Pleiades from some parts of the world.

How The Moon Phase You Were Born Under Influences Your Destiny originally appeared on Parade.