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 ...

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 ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 beautiful spectacle, and there are no demons in the form of 'Rahu-Ketu'.

The final 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse of 2025 is coming this Sunday (Sept. 7-8). Here's where the celestial spectacle ...