We're now heading towards the Full Moon.

The Moon, in a Waxing Gibbous phase, rising over Greenwich in southeast London, ahead of the full moon on Monday. There's a reason there isn't a full moon every night or a lunar eclipse every month.

July is shaping up to be one of the richest months of the year for astronomy enthusiasts, with a succession of planetary ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The moon reached its full phase at 1:23 p.m. EDT on May 1.

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshone by moonlight. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...