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No matter where you are on the globe, we all see the same moon phase. So why do photos from a distant location sometimes look different from what you're seeing?
Which moon phase is best for stargazing? Most astronomers would tell you that the best moon is no moon. But it depends on what you want to see.
As the moon orbits Earth, we see varying fractions of its lighted face. These are the changing phases of the moon. Read four tips to understanding moon phases.
2021 moon phases in a chart format. Dates closest to new moon provide the darkest skies and the best opportunities for stargazing and meteor-watching.
Read a list of the phases of the moon for all of 2021.
If you look in a clear western sky at dusk and early evening, you should spot the waxing crescent moon. Notice that its lighted crescent points toward the sunset.
The video was created with data from from the Clementine moon mission of 1990s, plus measurements from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, orbiting now.
As seen from the moon, the Earth waxes and wanes - just as the moon does as seen from our world.
The JUICE mission will perform the world's 1st-ever double gravity assist - a flyby of the moon and Earth - on August 19 and 20, 2024.
What is a Blue Moon? The 2nd of 2 full moons in a calendar month? Or the 3rd of 4 full moons in a single season? The answer is ... both!
What's a supermoon? We had 5 new supermoons earlier in 2024. Now, beginning with the August full moon, we're about to have 4 full supermoons in a row.
The August full moon happens overnight on August 19, 2024. It's also a full supermoon and will lie near Saturn. Plus, it's a seasonal Blue Moon. Check it out!
Researchers using NASA's Webb space telescope have found Uranus' moon Ariel may have a subsurface ocean, similar to Europa, Enceladus and others.
The last week of July has been busy! The moon and Jupiter were surrounded by bright planets and stars. Did you see them? Also, bonus! Venus is back after sunset!
For June babies, pick any of these as your June birthstone: a gleaming pearl, a glowing moonstone, or a colorful and exotic alexandrite. All are lovely choices.
There are 4 full supermoons in a row in 2024. The first one for this year is tonight. Supermoons look brighter than ordinary full moons.
The May full moon occurs in the morning of May 23, but looks full on the previous evening and as it rises on May 23. Learn more about the Flower Moon.
Watch for the moon in the morning sky - after sunrise - for a few days after full moon. Look west after the sun comes up!
Meteors in moonlight. It's not optimal, but it happens! Here's how to minimize the moon and optimize the Lyrid meteor shower in 2024.
Look at these photos for a sneak peak of Baily's Beads, which will be visible during the total solar eclipse on April 8.