Tonight the Moon is in a Waning Gibbous phase, illuminated by roughly 98% to 99% of its disk, and it is visible in the evening sky after sunset. In other words, you’ll be seeing a very bright, near-full Moon tonight, often referred to as a Beaver Moon when it coincides with November’s full Moon, though tonight’s exact phase is just shy of a full Moon. Key points to know about tonight’s Moon:

• Phase: Waning Gibbous (late stage of the lunar cycle after the Full Moon).
• Illumination: Approximately 98%–99% illuminated.
• Visibility: Best observed after sunset, fading as the night progresses.
• Name notes: November’s full Moon is commonly called the Beaver Moon; when the Moon is not fully full but very bright around this time, it’s still associated with that nickname in popular culture.

If you’d like, I can tailor viewing tips for your location (rise/set times, best viewing windows, and tips for spotting surface features like craters and maria during this phase).