A groundbreaking high-resolution image of the Moon has been captured by Darya Kawa Mirza, a Kurdish astrophotographer, who claims it to be the clearest and sharpest lunar image ever taken. By stacking ...

This means we see the Moon’s phases from Earth as different shapes. Waxing crescent Moon – less than half of the visible surface is illuminated (starts as a thin, curved sliver) and getting ...

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 Saturday, March 29 ...

(All times Eastern; * denotes a Super Moon.) The images below show the day-by-day phases of the Moon in April. The Full Moon this month will be on Saturday, April 12. Note: Moon phases in the ...

A new Moon is an excellent time to try and spot meteors or look at the stars, as moonlight can't wash out light from other astronomical objects. During the lunar phase known as the waxing crescent ...

The next full moon will be on Saturday, April 12. It will officially reach its full moon phase at 8:22 p.m. EDT (0022 GMT April 13), but local moonrise times vary depending on location.

The Moon goes through various phases, each with its own unique characteristics and impact on life. From the New Moon's mystery to the Full Moon's drama and the waning phases' reflection ...

This phase occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the sun ... If you're not keen on drawing yourself, start by cutting out pictures from magazines or words that inspire you.

This week, people across the U.S. and parts of Europe and Africa will be treated to the relatively rare spectacle of a "blood moon." The upcoming total lunar eclipse occurs March 13-14 and the ...