These changes in appearance are the phases of the moon. As the moon orbits Earth, it cycles through eight distinct phases. The four primary phases of the moon (new moon, first quarter, full moon ...

A new Moon is an excellent time to try and spot meteors or look at the stars, as moonlight can't wash out light from other astronomical objects. During the lunar phase known as the waxing crescent ...

Thanks to the Moon’s orbit around Earth, the angle of sunlight hitting the lunar surface and being reflected back to our planet changes. That creates different lunar phases. The next Full Moon ...

The eight phases of the moon, in order, are: Throughout history, different cultures have celebrated full moons because they were a way to signal changes in seasons, since the moon’s orbit around ...

To get the best view of the March full Moon, look to the eastern horizon anytime after 8 p.m. At about 1:15 a.m. EDT, the Moon will reach its highest point: in the Northern sky, from 50-60 degrees ...

Five of the brightest planets will be visible to the naked eye. With help, you may even spot Uranus and Neptune.

The next full moon will be on Friday, March 14, 2025. It will officially reach its full moon phase at 2:55 a.m. EDT (0755 GMT) but local moonrise times vary depending on location. The moon will ...