Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 19

You don't need a telescope to spot lunar features on the Moon. The Moon is getting brighter with each passing night. Its illuminated side is gradually growing on the right side (left, if you're in the Southern Hemisphere) as it moves through the Waxing Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, Aug. 19, NASA's …