From a partial solar eclipse, to bright planets, and the end of the meteor shower 'drought', there is plenty to see in the ...

Next comes the waxing gibbous moon, which is partway between a first quarter and a full moon. Halfway through the lunar cycle, the full moon rises and the moon shines bright and large in the sky.

On the night of March 13-14, 2025, North America and South America will get a great view of all phases of what is commonly called a "blood moon." During the total lunar eclipse, which will last ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Saturday, March 29 ...

first quarter moon, waxing gibbous moon, full moon, waning gibbous moon, last quarter moon, waning crescent moon. The 'full moon' phase is as close as we come to seeing the sun's illumination of ...

A celestial spectacle is in store tonight that will make the moon appear an eerie shade of red. On the night of March 13 and early into March 14, stargazers in North America and South America will ...

An Osoyoos photographer captured a breathtaking image of the recent crescent moon from town over the weekend. Greg Reely shared his celestial photography on social media, including the waxing ...

3. First Quarter The Moon is now a quarter of the way through its monthly journey and you see half of its illuminated side. 4. Waxing Gibbous Now most of the Moon's dayside has come into view ...

This type of eclipse happens when Earth blocks the light from the sun that normally illuminates the moon, resulting in it appearing deep red, as if it were covered in blood. On the night of ...

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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Video of a private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touching down on the ...