Solar eclipses only occur at the New Moon phase of the lunar cycle (a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility) ...

Today, Sept. 8, 2025, the moon is 16 days old and is in the Full Moon phase of its lunar cycle. It is 99% illuminated.

During its "new moon" phase, the moon is always "black". It happens at that time of the month when the moon passes through the same part of the sky as the sun and as such, the moon's dark or ...

Earth’s moon phases cycle from month to month, waning and waxing in its constant transformation from new moon to full moon and back again. This lunar cycle happens in part because the moon does not ...

Stargazers in the U.S. will witness the razor-thin waning crescent moon rise close to Venus and the bright star Regulus in ...

August 2025 has been an abundant month for breathtaking astronomical events and, this weekend, another rarity will be taking to our skies.

On the night of Aug. 22 into the midnight hours, something spectacular and rare will develop in the sky. An extraordinary lunar event dubbed 'Black Moon' will phase, but it won't be visible according ...

This month's full moon is known as the Corn Moon, according to Royal Museums Greenwich, simply because this is when crops ...

Tonight's full moon is the May flower moon, shining for three days with a view of Venus. Here's what to know about May's special full moon and when to watch. A full moon is one of the lunar phases ...

Do moon phases really affect fishing success? Explore the history of Solunar theory and see how the Citizen Tsuki-yomi A-T watch lets you track moon phases in style ...

A cosmic dance of light and shadows can be witnessed on Sunday night. Indian astronomers say to go out and enjoy this ...