On November 13, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, with 37% of the moon illuminated. During this phase, observers can see features like the Aristarchus Plateau, Kepler, and Copernicus Craters with the naked eye. Binoculars reveal the Grimaldi Basin, Mare Humorum, and Clavius Crater, while telescopes offer views of Reiner Gamma, Schiller Crater, and the Fra Mauro Highlands.
Moon phases are a natural part of the approximately 29.5-day lunar cycle, reflecting how the moon appears from Earth as it orbits. The amount of sunlight reflecting off the moon that is visible from Earth changes based on its position in orbit. This cycle includes eight main phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and... download the app to read more
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