Ever wondered why the moon looks slightly different every night? This is to do with the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes ...

Is it a full moon tonight? Wondering what is the planet and bright star shining next to the moon? Here's what to know and how ...

Half of the moon will be illuminated as it reaches its first quarter phase on Monday, June 2. The first quarter phase marks the quarter point on the moon's monthly journey, according to NASA. During ...

If you're wondering how bright the night sky will be, how much of the moon will be visible, here's what you need to know before looking up. The moon moves through a cycle of eight unique phases of ...

Stargazers in the U.S. will witness the razor-thin waning crescent moon rise close to Venus and the bright star Regulus in the predawn sky on Sept. 19, while others will see the lunar disk pass ...

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 ...

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 ...

Buckle up, everyone!Celestial delight is coming up on September 7, 2025, as a dramatic “blood moon” will rise and the Earth will experience its second total lunar eclipse of the ...

On Sept. 7, a total lunar eclipse will adorn the night sky with its crimson hues, as the Earth slowly eclipses the moon. Here ...