Students studied the stars and moon at the GO-STEM Starlab planetarium at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive ...

From midnight on September 7 to the early hours of September 8, a stunning total lunar eclipse visible across the country occurred in China, revealing a rare 'Red Moon' in the sky. The last occurrence ...

As the earth blocks the sunlight, the moon enters the earth's shadow, making it seem invisible. However, the atmosphere acts like a filter, refracting sunlight and allowing strong red and orange light ...

People in the Eastern Hemisphere may see Earth’s shadow pass over the lunar surface, covering our world’s natural satellite ...

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What is the moon phase today? 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. Moon phase Date First Quarter Aug. 31 Full Moon ...

For the next few nights, the moon will be getting brighter and brighter until we reach the full moon. We're on day two of the lunar cycle, a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The ...

There’s been a lot of buzz online about the August “black moon”, happening later this week. While you’ve probably heard of a ...

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. The waning gibbous phase occurs when ...

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 ...

As sky-watchers throughout the U.S. look up tonight, many wonder, What phase is the Moon in right now? If you look at the sky with a telescope or just enjoy the night sky with your eyes, knowing the ...

Join us on a guided tour of August's moon through all four major lunar phases. The ever-shifting phases of Earth's moon present a wealth of targets for amateur astronomers to explore, ranging from ...