Over the course of about 29.5 days, the moon will go through eight lunar phases: new moon, waxing crescent moon, first quarter moon, waxing gibbous moon, full moon, waning gibbous moon, last quarter ...

Whether you're watching the pickle drop in Mt. Olive, the acorn in Raleigh, or the ball drop in Times Square, take a moment to look up to the Pleiades on New Years Eve. Also known as Messier 45 by ...

Sky Shorts author says Orion a favorite constellation, and shares key details to find and appreciate its beauty.

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When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Snow Moon" in February. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

While the Pacific Northwest continues a long drought of total solar eclipses, stargazers will still have a lot to enjoy in the night sky this year. The 2026 astronomical events calendar is loaded with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The final days of 2025 see the moon waxing towards the ...

January doesn’t skimp on cosmic sightseeing. The month begins with a vibrant supermoon, continues with the year’s best Jupiter view, and ends with multiple moon-planet conjunctions. Aurora activity ...

When is the next full moon? January's full moon, nicknamed the Wolf Moon, rises on Saturday, Jan. 3, as the second-highest full moon of the year. The moon turns full at precisely 5:03 a.m. EST and ...

Constellations, planets, a waxing moon and more grace the night sky this New Year's Eve. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Tear ...

Regulus is the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation Leo. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The waning gibbous moon shines ...