It's the first moon in December, and we're just a few days away from the Full Moon. This is set to be another supermoon, so we can expect a very big and bright display soon. Until then, there's still plenty to spot on the moon's surface now.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Monday, Dec. 1, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. This means 83% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

It's day 11 of the lunar cycle, and there is lots to see. If you're looking at the moon without any visual aids you should be able to see the Mares Crisium and Fecunditatis. You'll also be able to spot the Copernicus Crater. With binoculars, the Endymion, Alphonsus and Posidonius Craters come into view. And finally, with a telescope, you can catch a glimpse of the Schiller Crate

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