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5 moon myths that still fool people today

There are plenty of myths that surround the moon. Here are 5 of the most popular. How many of these myths have you been led to believe?

Larry Sessions

March 27, 2026

Equinox sun above horizon all day at the poles

We know the equinox sun rises due east and sets due west. But what happens at Earth's poles? Does the sun look exactly the same at both poles?

Theresa Wiegert

March 20, 2026

What’s a galaxy? All you need to know about galaxies

What is a galaxy? We live in a galaxy called the Milky Way. But there is so much more to know about these grand and glorious star islands in space!

Andy Briggs

Editors of EarthSky

March 18, 2026

Zodiacal light on spring evenings

The zodiacal light is an eerie light extending up from the horizon. During the months around the March equinox is a good time to see it. How to see it, here.

Editors of EarthSky

March 6, 2026

What’s a constellation? What’s an asterism?

Constellations and asterisms are patterns of stars. Some asterisms consist of stars from different constellations, and some are part of 1 constellation.

Andy Briggs

Editors of EarthSky

March 5, 2026

Is Sirius the most luminous star in the sky?

Sirius is the brightest star in Earth's sky because of how close it is to us. It's so bright you might see glints of different colors flashing from it.

Bruce McClure

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 4, 2026

Total lunar eclipse March 2-3: Last one for 3 years!

Overnight on March 2-3, 2026, there will be a total lunar eclipse of the full Blood Moon. Where will it be visible? See animations, charts and details here.

Marcy Curran

March 1, 2026