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.

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.

Purnima, the Full Moon day, is considered auspicious in Hinduism and dedicated to honoring Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe ...

The moon is an integral part of the sky above us. Over time, each month’s full moon has acquired a unique name of its own: Many of the names we use today come from Native American traditions, though ...

A tiny asteroid loitering in a near-Earth orbit for a few months last year may have an intriguing origin on our moon. Its characteristics ... was first discovered in August of 2024 by a survey ...

(This story has been updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) As the next full moon nears, a rare new moon marks the end of 2024 — the black moon. The black moon is a rare ...

Moon gazers in the southern hemisphere will see the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of the year, tailing closely behind Mars as the celestial bodies move across the sky on January 14.

Tonight is the first full moon of 2025, a treat for anyone willing to brave the cold and look toward the sky. The moon will reach peak illumination — when it’s at its brightest, and directly opposite ...

As 2025 begins, so comes the first full moon of the year. 2025's first full moon will be the last of four consecutive supermoons, according to NASA. But it's a pretty eventful lunar phase. Monday's ...

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