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 ...

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.

The Moon's phases are caused by changing amounts of sunlight reflecting off its surface as it orbits Earth. Lunar eclipses happen during a Full Moon when Earth is between the Sun and Moon. Solar ...

While orbiting Earth, the moon undergoes a series of phases, each marked by its unique appearance in the sky The moon has captivated humanity since the beginning of time, but what deeper significance ...

May's flower moon will grace the skyline on Mother's Day, shining for three days. Here's what to know about May's special full moon and when to watch. A full moon is one of the lunar phases where the ...

We're a day away from the full moon, so let's see what's happening in the current lunar cycle. This is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, ...

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 ...

One of the lowest-hanging full moons of the year rises this week in the sign of Capricorn as the Mercury Retrograde nears. Here's everything to know about July's buck moon and what it means. A full ...

A full moon lunar eclipse happens in three phases. The first phase is the penumbral phase when the Moon starts to enter Earth ...

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 ...