The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy.

The first full moon of 2025 is nearly here. Dubbed the "wolf moon" for its connection to wolves calling on those long January ...

Ahead of Valentine's Day, prepare to be dazzled by the lunar heart, created by the interplay of light and shadow on our Moon.

The second full moon of the year—arriving on February 12—takes its name from the dusting of snowfall common at this time of ...

Skywatchers on Thursday evening, Feb. 6, will notice an eye-catching pairing-off between two of the brightest objects in the ...

You’ll need a clear western horizon or an elevated observing spot from the Midwest, too — this occurs with the Moon and cluster only 10° high. The number of occultations you’ll see and ...

A chunk of space rock that visited near Earth's orbit last year was widely called a "mini-moon," a nickname that was more ...

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

This is the last chance to catch the pair in conjunction this year—with Venus set to be unusually bright in the night sky.

An asteroid that orbited near Earth for a few months as a mini-moon may be a chunk of the moon that was blasted off by an impact thousands of years ago.

Freeze Up Moon and the Hard Moon. If you plan on observing the night sky this month, writes NASA, keep the following dates in mind for December 2024: The following free astronomy apps can help ...

February is when Venus — named after the Roman goddess of love — shines her brightest. Here's how to spot it and the full moon before Valentine's Day.