Learn the lunar cycle and 2026 moon phases, including new moon, full moon, and quarter phases. Discover dates, illumination, and tidal effects from NASA and Space.com.

It's almost the First Quarter.

Discover the 2026 new moon dates, lunar phases, and monthly timing. Learn about black moons, Earthshine, and skywatching conditions.

Few sights are as universally captivating as a full moon rising into the night sky. For many of us, stepping onto a balcony or looking up from a quiet street to admire it feels almost instinctive.

Ohio will see a total lunar eclipse during the March full moon . Here's what makes it so special and when to see the blood moon.

The Year of the Fire Horse is upon us, and this year, the Lunar New Year, celebrated on February 17, 2026, coincides with a ...

The moon is inching closer to being half lit, which means we're getting closer to a new moon phase. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes ...

The next full Moon is on Sunday, September 7th. That night, the Moon rises at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Here are the phases of the Moon for this lunar cycle: 🌕 Full Moon: September 7, 2:08 a.m. EDT 🌗 Third ...

When Muslims arriving in the UK tried to sight the new crescent Moon, they would often struggle – in part due to a very British problem: the cloudy weather.

On Feb. 24, the moon will reach its first quarter phase in the curious and thought-provoking sign of Gemini ...

The moon is becoming more lit up each night as we progress through the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, ...