As of Wednesday, April 29, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. Tonight, 94% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA's ...

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Saturn has pulled decisively ahead in the solar system’s quiet “moon race,” with astronomers now tallying a staggering 274 natural satellites circling the ringed giant. The new count, driven by the ...

The new moon on Saturday, Aug. 23, will be a seasonal “black moon” — a rare occurrence when four new moons fall within a single season. While it’s mainly a calendar quirk, it holds added significance ...

Now, a study led by SETI Institute scientist Matija Ćuk proposes an explanation linking the formation of the moons and rings, centering on the possibility that Titan is the product of a moon merger.

There will be 13 full moons in 2026. Three supermoons are in store for 2026. The first full moon of 2026 is known as the "Wolf Moon." It's time to start thinking about the 2026 lunar calendar. In 2026 ...

The year 2026 will feature 13 full moons, including a rare monthly blue moon in May. Three supermoons, when the moon appears larger and brighter, will occur in January, November and December. A blue ...

Many sky-gazers around the world will get the chance to see a dazzling celestial display this weekend — a total lunar eclipse that could cause the moon to take on a deep reddish hue. The lunar eclipse ...

April 1 may have been April Fool’s Day, but a few other things were going on. NASA launched Artemis II, the first mission to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. A "blood moon" total lunar eclipse will occur on March 3 ...