When the moon emerges in the sky, many of you take advantage of its brilliance by capturing lunar phases and surroundings in pictures. Here’s a small selection of the wonderful photography we’ve noticed lately.

See, and share, more photos in the Moon in December gallery and MOON Shots group.

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Photos from *Jonina*, Bhalalhaika, Matt Payne Photography, bertdennisonphotography, Ronan Bzh, and iloleo.