The Moon has always intrigued people throughout time for its beauty in the night sky as well as for its consistency of predictable changes (moon phases). This is due to the Moon travelling around ...

Each month, the Moon completes its orbit around the Earth and exhibits a cycle of changes known as moon phases. The Moon phases are the result of the variations in orbital positions of the Moon, the ...

The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and ...

The Moon has always been one of the most recognizable objects in the sky. It changes shape slightly every night — sometimes round and shining, sometimes just a sliver of light. These are moon phases, ...

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Crowds look on as the super moon rises behind the Fremantle War Memorial at Monument Hill on November 14, 2016 in Fremantle, Australia. A super moon occurs when a full moon passes closes to earth than ...

An unusual lunar event that happens only once every 33 months is occurring tonight — but you won’t be able to see it. A black moon will rise on Aug. 23 as the moon passes through its new moon phase at ...

With a rare black moon out of sight, this weekend could offer one of summer's last stargazing trips in Michigan areas with clear night skies. This month's new moon is a seasonal black moon, coming in ...

Join us on a guided tour of August's moon through all four major lunar phases. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ever-shifting ...

After decades of skepticism, researchers are uncovering evidence for a subtle influence on sleep, menstruation, and certain mental illnesses. Hundreds of visitors gather at Stonehenge for the autumn ...

This video explains the phases of the Moon in 3D, helping viewers determine the best time of day or night to observe the Moon. #MoonPhases #3DAnimation #Astronomy Comedian’s arrest over social media ...