The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This ...

As of Sunday, Jan. 4, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous. According to The Sky Live, 98.6% of the moon will be lit up tonight.

Moon phases reveal the passage of time in the night sky. Some nights when we look up at the moon, it is full and bright; sometimes it is just a sliver of silvery light. These changes in appearance are ...

During such a busy stretch for stargazing, it can be hard to keep track of all that’s happening in the solar system, including what we can see from our backyards. On Monday night, Aug. 11, the moon ...

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Time for a trip to Tycho Crater. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Earth's moon reaches its last quarter phase later this week!

The first super full moon of the year is coming soon, and will be a special one for those living in the Northern Hemisphere ‒ it will also be what is known as a "harvest moon." This visual spectacular ...

The moon — associated with feminine energy — is a powerful source of life. Indigenous peoples have followed the lunar calendar for generations to better understand the natural world. The moon enhances ...

The Wolf Moon is the first full moon of the year. We explore how it got its name, looking at winter conditions, wolf ...

Today, Dec. 20, 2025, the moon is 0 days old and is in the New Moon phase of its lunar cycle. It is 0% illuminated.