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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

An unusual lunar event that happens only once every 33 months is occurring tonight — but you won’t be able to see it. A black moon will rise on Aug. 23 as the moon passes through its new moon phase at ...

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 ...

The 'blood moon' part of a lunar eclipse is seen above Austin, Texas, on March 14, 2025. (Rick Kern/Getty Images) A lunar eclipse and a “blood moon” will occur on Sept. 7. Despite the dramatic name, a ...

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 ...

But does the moon really affect buck activity? It's a question hunters have been arguing over for ages. Now, thanks to a new ...

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