While the term new moon is well established in astronomy, the phrase black moon is far more informal, yet it has gained steady popularity among skywatchers and space enthusiasts. A black moon does not ...

The Moon is currently in its Waning Crescent phase, marking the final stage of the lunar cycle. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, just 2% of the Moon's surface is illuminated as of December ...

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Tonight, October 23, 2025, stargazers are in for a rare treat as the waxing crescent moon lines up with Mars and Mercury just after sunset. This cosmic trio will put on a show in the southwestern sky, ...

The New Moon is typically invisible from Earth as its illuminated side faces away, with the shadowed side blending into the bright daytime sky when it is positioned between Earth and the Sun.

Skywatchers are in for a treat this week as the crescent moon takes center stage, beginning as a delicate sliver and growing brighter each night. As well as being a beautiful sight in itself, it will ...

An unexpected visitor next to the crescent moon caught the attention of Texas skywatchers early Friday morning, prompting a flurry of questions—and photos—online. In Austin, a Reddit user took to the ...

In the hours following sunset on Saturday (June 28), the waxing crescent moon will line up with Mars and the bright star Regulus above the western horizon — before swiftly slipping out of view.

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The moon — associated with feminine energy — is a powerful source of life. Indigenous peoples have followed the lunar calendar for generations to better understand the natural world. The moon enhances ...

The Moon is now situated between magnitude 1.1 Saturn and magnitude –4.5 Venus in the east an hour before dawn. If you were outside yesterday morning, you’ll note that the Moon is now a thinner ...