We're not far away from the Full Moon, which is the next phase of the lunar cycle.

The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth.

So, let's see what's happening with the moon tonight, Sept. 3.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Wednesday, Sept. 3, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, and 80% will be lit up to us on Earth, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation .

Tonight, even without any visual aids, you can spot the Mare Imbrium, Kepler Crater, and Mare Vaporum. With binoculars, try to catch the Clavius and Gassendi craters, along with the Mare Frigoris. If you have a telescope, you’ll

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