Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 25

It's day five of the lunar cycle, and the Christmas Day moon is starting to show us even more. Keep reading to find out what you can see tonight.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Thursday, Dec. 25, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, 27% of the moon will be lit up tonight.

Without any visual aids, you can spot the Mares Crisium and the Fecunditatis tonight. If you add binoculars, you'll also see the Endymion Crater, and with a telescope...