The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This ...

The moon will ride close to the bright star Spica above the southwestern horizon tonight (July 3) — and some well-placed viewers will see the lunar disk pass directly in front of the bright stellar ...

What can you see when you look up?

Night owls will be treated to a lovely sight around the midnight hour as the waxing gibbous Moon crosses in front of the Pleiades cluster. Look to the west to enjoy the show before the Moon sets at ...

The waxing gibbous Moon passes 5° north of Jupiter in Taurus at 6 P.M. EST. This evening, our satellite appears to Jupiter’s upper left in the sky, forming the apex of a triangle with the magnitude ...

Even to a casual viewer, the waxing gibbous moon of Friday, Feb. 7 will appear unusual. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Even to a ...