Few sights are as universally captivating as a full moon rising into the night sky. For many of us, stepping onto a balcony or looking up from a quiet street to admire it feels almost instinctive.

The moon phase tonight, March 21, 2026 is a Waxing Crescent with 9 percent illumination. Here is how it fits into the lunar cycle and upcoming phases.

May has arrived, and with it comes some beautiful evening weather to help us enjoy our night sky. This week, the full moon occurs on Wednesday, May 10, and, as the full moon always does, it will rise ...

Barring pesky clouds, skywatchers will have a spectacular view of a super blue moon when it rises in the evening sky on Monday. This super blue moon is a rare event. The "super" part of its title ...

Stargazers watching the moon this week will notice a few interesting things about its position and surface features. Credit: Creators.com illustration June is one of my favorite months and a perfect ...

Stephen DiKerby receives funding from NASA and NSF grants, as well as from Michigan State University. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to ...

February’s full moon—also known as the “Snow Moon”, for how the month is typically the snowiest in the U.S.—is set to grace the skies on February 1. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver, who visited ...