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 ...

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 ...

March’s “worm moon” sets behind Rocca Calascio castle and village in L’Aquila, Italy. Photograph by Lorenzo Di Cola, NurPhoto/Getty Images Earth’s moon phases cycle from month to month, waning and ...

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.

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, ...

On September 19, the waning crescent moon will rise with Venus and Regulus, while parts of the world see a rare occultation.

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

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 ...