For some basic background lunar intel, the moon’s cycle is 29.5 days. The first half of the cycle builds light (waxing phase) and the second half loses light from the sun (waning phase).

With the moon 72% illuminated and entering its waxing crescent phase, according to space.com, it's headed toward a special full moon.. Here's a look at what's happening in this month's lunar cycle.

With the moon 72% illuminated and entering its waxing crescent phase, according to space.com, it's headed toward a special full moon.. Here's a look at what's happening in this month's lunar cycle.

Oct. 24 (UPI) --Google is educating users about the lunar cycle with its latest interactive Doodle released Thursday. The Doodle commemorates October's last Quarter moon-- better known as a half ...

The next full moon will be here sooner than you know it, and a meteor shower is in store, too. Here are details on February’s moon cycle and your chance at spotting some shooting stars.

The first full moon of the year, also known as the Wolf Moon, has appeared, according to NASA. It first appeared Sunday and will extend into Wednesday morning. The full moon will reach peak ...