Most of us notice the moon changing shape in the sky, but most people don’t ever stop to think about why it happens (except maybe the science geeks among us). Of course, those changing shapes in the ...

The Moon does not produce its own light. We can see the Moon because it reflects light from the Sun. The Moon orbits the Earth, and as this happens the Moon’s appearance when viewed from the Earth ...

The moon is becoming a little bit brighter each night as we work through the phases of the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle ...

What can you see tonight?

On March 3, billions of people across the Americas, Asia and Oceania will witness a blood moon total lunar eclipse as the sun, Earth and moon align, laying bare the orbital mechanics of the solar ...

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 ...

Is there a full moon or a new moon tonight? Here's when and what to know about the annual Lunar New Year, the moon phases and the next total lunar eclipse — blood moon. Tonight, the sun will set on ...