Earth's Moon: Formation, Composition and Orbit
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Blue Moon: what is it and when is the next one?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.
New moon of August 2024: Venus in conjunction
By Jesse Emspak published
The day after the new moon , the moon will be in conjunction with Venus, passing just under the planet low on the horizon in the night sky.
August full moon guide 2024: Full Sturgeon Moon occults Saturn
By Jesse Emspak last updated
Reference Our August full moon guide tells you everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, including where and when to see it.
July full moon 2024: See the Buck Moon share the sky with Mercury
By Jesse Emspak last updated
The July full moon, also known as the Buck Moon, occurs on July 21. It will share the evening sky with Mercury, which will be at its greatest apparent distance from the sun that day.
New moon of July 2024: Dark skies tonight as Earth is farthest from the sun today
By Jesse Emspak published
The new moon of July 2024 occurs today as Earth reaches its farthest point from the sun, known as aphelion.
Sweet Strawberry Moon, first full moon of summer, thrills stargazers around the world (photos)
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik published
June's Strawberry Full Moon of 2024 delighted skywatcher from across the globe, and was captured in some amazing photos.
New moon of June 2024 tonight lets Saturn, Mars and Jupiter shine
By Jesse Emspak published
The dark skies of the new moon of June 2024 will allow some of the naked eye planets to stand out late in the night after midnight.
June full moon 2024: The Strawberry Moon follows the solstice
By Jesse Emspak last updated
Reference The Full Strawberry Moon of June 2024 moon will pass in front of – or occult – the red supergiant star Antares the day before the full moon.
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