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 ...

We still have a few days to go, but that doesn't make tonight's moon any less exciting. Keep reading to find out what's happening tonight, October 5. As of Sunday, Oct. 5, the moon phase is Waxing ...

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 ...

An image of a full moon. - Photo by Omer Tarsuslu/Anadolu via Getty Images We're approaching the end of this lunar cycle, and the moon is nearly completely out of view. We're on day 27 of the lunar ...

The moon — associated with feminine energy — is a powerful source of life. Indigenous peoples have followed the lunar calendar for generations to better understand the natural world. The moon enhances ...

The full moon is just a day out, so what does that mean for tonight's moon? Keep reading to find out. Today is the 14th day of the lunar cycle, a recurring series of eight unique phases of the moon's ...

The moon is still big and bright in our skies following the full moon, but you'll notice that each night it's a little darker on the right-hand side (left if you're in the Southern Hemisphere). This ...

The moon's orbit is elliptical, or oval-shaped, meaning as its distance from our planet changes, its apparent size changes, too — but only slightly. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

On Oct. 14, 2025, the moon will reach its last quarter phase, appearing half-illuminated as seen from Earth. It makes the ...

Look to the eastern horizon just after sunset on Sept. 8 to see the ringed gas giant Saturn shine close to the bright disk of the waning gibbous moon. Saturn will rise less than 5 degrees to the right ...

An image of a full moon. - Photo by Omer Tarsuslu/Anadolu via Getty Images The Full Moon has passed, which means each night until the New Moon, we'll see less and less moon each night. This happens as ...

As of Tuesday, Sept. 30, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, and according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, 56% of its surface is illuminated tonight.