The moon is in pretty good shape, overall. It has very little pollution on it. Just a few artifacts, mostly of keen historical interest.
The moon is, of course, spherical. It is shaped much like a ball. When I gaze upon its surface, the evening of January 29th, 2009, I notice it in the western sky, preceding Venus. It is a fairly thin crescent, and combined with Venus looks a bit like the flag of Turkey--the star and crescent.
there are different moon phases
In Burlington, Ontario, the moon will rise in the eastern part of the sky. The exact time and position can vary slightly depending on the phase of the moon and the date. You can check a local weather website or a moon phase app for precise details on the rise time and angle for tonight.
"Today" is a moving target. This question was posted on February 8, 2011, and the Moon is a waxing crescent moon, about 5 days past the new, with 30% of the Moon's visible surface illuminated.
Two weeks after the waning gibbous phase of the moon you will see a new moon.
If Wakefield UK, then have a look outside SSE.
Yes, it is a new moon tonight.
There's a Moon Out Tonight was created in 1961.
Well I'd assume it's the same shape it's always been. It's not like the moon wakes up and says, " Oh, I'm feeling rather heptagonal tonight." or "I'm feeling square tonight." It's a sphere every friction day ever.
The moon will be in its first quarter phase a week from tonight after the new moon phase.
new moon came out 20/11/09 in the UK
Yes, the moon is visible tonight on December 7th. The moon goes through phases, so its appearance changes throughout the month. Tonight, it may be full, waxing, or waning depending on the date and time you are observing it.
The name of the Moon is "Moon" or "Luna". It does not depend on the night.
The name of the moon for tonight depends on its phase and the specific date. For example, if tonight is a full moon, it may have a specific name based on the month, such as the Harvest Moon in September or the Hunter's Moon in October. To find the exact name for tonight, it's best to check a lunar calendar or astronomy website for real-time details.
a full moon
the type of moon outside is a full moon
To determine if tonight is a harvest moon, you'd need to check the lunar calendar for the current month. The harvest moon typically occurs in September, but the exact date varies each year. You can also look up the moon phase for tonight to see if it aligns with the harvest moon.
The moon is not changing it's shape!