So let's see what's happening with the moon tonight, Aug. 17. As of Sunday, Aug. 17, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, and it is 35% lit up to us on Earth, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

If you missed seeing the full "Sturgeon Moon" in August, you can make a point to check out what's known as the "Corn Moon" in September. The August full moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon because ...