As it orbits Earth, the moon will show different illuminated parts based on the angle to the sun and hence the phases of a lunation. Although these lighting variations are gradual, traditionally ...

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern latitudes). Check my main feed for more in-depth articles ...

The four planet-strong "planet parade" currently visible to the naked eye in the night sky for a short time after sunset will ...

Venus will be near its maximum brightness, while the moon is both in its waxing crescent phase and at its monthly 'perigee'—its closest approach to Earth—10,500 miles nearer than average at ...

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February’s full moon will shine for days before Valentine's Day with an added bonus view of Venus — named after the Roman goddess of love — during February's rare planetary parade.

February’s full moon will shine for days before Valentine's Day with an added bonus view of Venus — named after the Roman goddess of love — during February's rare planetary parade. Stargazers are in ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The new moon of January will be at 7:36 a.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Naval ...

A rare cosmic sight lit up the Parisian sky. Venus and the crescent moon aligned beautifully above the Eiffel Tower. The bright duo captured attention, even under city lights. French ...

NASA is displaying three moon rover mockups through Sunday at the Houston Auto Show and Houston Boat Show – or the Houston AutoBoative Show, as it’s been coined. HOUSTON ROVER: Intuitive ...