A remarkable sight will appear in the southwestern sky an hour after sunset Saturday evening when Venus appears very close to a thin crescent moon.

The new moon of January will be at 7:36 a.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, and two days ...

In this article, I'll delve into the Moon's phases, including why they occur and how they impact life on Earth. The Sun ...

Scientists have studied the moon's surface for decades to help piece together its complex geological and evolutionary history ...

On Monday (Jan. 27), Texas-based Firefly released two photos of the moon that Blue Ghost captured from Earth orbit. One shows ...

On the evening of Jan. 13, the Moon will be full and rise at approximately 4: ... so we can enjoy this rare celestial event! The Popular Astronomy Club holds monthly membership meetings at the ...

It has been a busy start to 2025 for astronomy lovers with plenty of planets spread across the sky, the moon passing between Mars and Earth in an eclipse-like event, and, in the Southern Hemisphere, ...

Full moons in 2025 bring 12 stunning celestial events, each with its own unique charm. Whether you love stargazing or enjoy ...

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

Last week, a full moon lit up the sky but it was another celestial moment, one that's more rare, that wowed sky-gazers and ...

Plus: Saturn’s moon Iapetus is visible, our Moon passes the bright star Spica, and Mars skims south of Pollux in Gemini in ...

The name “Wolf moon” refers to the first full moon after the winter solstice ... wolves howl a lot,” said Hunter Miller, astronomy educator at Adler Planetarium. But that’s not all.