As the lunar cycle draws closer to its conclusion, skywatchers tonight will witness one of the moon’s quietest phases, the Waning Crescent. On Thursday, September 19, the moon will appear only 5 per ...

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

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

During such a busy stretch for stargazing, it can be hard to keep track of all that’s happening in the solar system, including what we can see from our backyards. On Monday night, Aug. 11, the moon ...