If you're planning on observing the night sky, going for a night hike, or trying to snap a shot of the Moon, the phase is incredibly important. Here's everything you need to know about the current ...

During such a busy stretch for stargazing, it can be hard to keep track of all that’s happening in the solar system, including what we can see from our backyards. On Monday night, Aug. 11, the moon ...

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It's the start of a new phase in the lunar cycle tonight, and for now, that means the moon will be getting brighter each night. The lunar cycle is a series of eight phases of the moon. NASA explains ...

Our moon goes through phases, sometimes turning red or disappearing into shadows. Here's what you need to know about the full moon. Amanda Kooser Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and ...

A new moon draws the highest tide of the month, but this week's timing could make Hurricane Erin's impact worse. Here's when and what to know about the August new moon. Hurricane Erin has maximum ...