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

There's only a small portion of the Moon visible tonight.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous moon, nearly 94% illuminated, shows the lunar cycle nearing its full moon phase and peak brightness.

What can you see tonight?

Few sights are as universally captivating as a full moon rising into the night sky. For many of us, stepping onto a balcony or looking up from a quiet street to admire it feels almost instinctive.

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On March 3, 2026, the full “Worm Moon” will slip into Earth’s shadow and turn a copper-red for 58 minutes. This total lunar eclipse — often dubbed a “blood moon” — will be the last total lunar eclipse ...

In May 2026, one of the main astronomical events of the month awaits the inhabitants of the Earth — the new moon. This phase ...

Meteorologist Jennifer Gray: Most people think of the moon as a nighttime object, but it’s actually visible during the day ...

From Earth, we only ever see one side of the Moon. This is because the time it takes the Moon to rotate around its own axis happens to be the same amount of time it takes for the Moon to orbit Earth: ...