As the nights grow long and the temperatures cool in the Northern Hemisphere, a new moon famed for its brightness and orange hue will rise in the sky. The Harvest Moon, which has inspired no ...

Scientists believe the moon's water, chemistry and energy could support life. Marking the latest foray into space exploration, NASA is preparing to launch its first mission to explore Jupiter's ...

The moon will soon have a companion in Earth's orbit for a limited time. An Arjuna asteroid will become a "mini-moon" event for nearly two months starting Sept. 29, according to a study published ...

But this one won’t be making an impact. Instead, it’ll be what space enthusiasts have dubbed a mini-moon, and it will stick around to orbit our planet for roughly two months beginning Sept.

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Wednesday, Oct.

Here are the dates for the full moons in 2024. The next full moon will be on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7:26 a.m. EDT (1126 GMT. The moon will still appear full the night before and after its peak to ...

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under ...

Starting next week, the moon, Earth’s closest celestial body, will be joined by a new neighbor: a second moon. From Sept. 29 until Nov. 25, astronomers calculate that 2024 PT5— which is what ...

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September’s full moon — rising elegantly and looming large in Tuesday evening’s eastern sky — will be one to pause and admire. Not only is it a supermoon, but a partial lunar eclipse will ...

A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon and casts a shadow. Tonight, it'll be visible in the top right corner of the moon - you'll see a sliver of the moon ...