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April full moon is the Pink Moon overnight on April 1
The April 2026 full moon – overnight on April 1-2 – is the Pink Moon and will lie near the star Spica in the constellation Virgo.
March 29, 2026
Wintery full Snow Moon images for February 2026
The full Snow moon flooded February skies with winter glow. See breathtaking images captured by our incredible photographers around the world.
February 3, 2026
What is a full moon? All you need to know
The full moon, opposite the sun in its orbit, shows us its sunlit side. The moon appears full a couple of days before and after the exact moment of full moon.
January 1, 2026
What is a waning crescent moon?
A waning crescent moon can be found in the east before sunrise. It's waning toward new moon, that's when the moon will be between the Earth and the sun.
January 1, 2026
What is a last quarter moon?
The last quarter moon appears a week after full moon and a week before new moon. The moon appears half-lit, like half a pie.
January 1, 2026
First quarter moon appears half-illuminated
The first quarter moon is halfway between new and full moon. Half of the moon is illuminated and it's a quarter of the way through it's orbit around the Earth.
January 1, 2026
What is a waxing gibbous moon?
A waxing gibbous moon is in the sky before it's dark and lights up the early evening. It's more than half lighted, but not quite full. It sets after midnight.
January 1, 2026
What is a waning gibbous moon?
The waning gibbous moon falls between the full and last quarter moon. Watch for it to rise late at night. Or see it in the west in the morning.
January 1, 2026
4 keys to understanding moon phases
As the moon circles Earth, we see different fractions of its lighted face: the changing moon phases. Here are 4 tips for understanding them.
January 1, 2026
What is a new moon? It rises and sets with the sun
The new moon generally can't be seen, except during a solar eclipse. The moon crosses the sky with the sun during the day, and its shadow side faces Earth.
January 1, 2026
