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As of Wednesday, Sept. 17, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, and it is 18% lit up to us on Earth, according to NASA's Daily ...
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 ...
Find out when the next full Moon will light up the night sky. Discover its phases and mysteries with ExtremeTech’s guide.
September’s Full Corn Moon is eclipsed for some observers, Titan passes behind Saturn, and Mars moves north of Spica in the ...
The "black moon," a rare phenomenon that occurs during a new moon phase of the lunar cycle, will occur this weekend. But ...
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 ...
Watch the moon phases and libration for 2024, as seen from Earth's Southern Hemisphere, in this time-lapsed animation that is set at hourly intervals. Video credit: NASA's Scientific Visualization Stu ...
Unlike a supermoon or lunar eclipse, a Black Moon isn't something you can watch unfold in real time. During the new moon ...
A rare Black Moon is about to pass through the night sky. Here's what to know about "seeing" this unique point in the moon's lunar cycle.
From sleepless nights during a full moon to changes in mood as the month progresses, many people believe the moon’s cycle has a subtle influence on our bodies. A growing curiosity is also emerging ...