Earth's Moon: Formation, Composition and Orbit
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The rare Super Blue Moon rises tonight and you can watch it online for free
By Brett Tingley last updated
The Virtual Telescope Project will host a free livestream of the Super Blue Moon of 2023 starting at 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 30 (0330 GMT on Aug. 31).
The last Super Blue Moon until 2037 rises tonight. Here's how to see it
By Robert Lea published
Skywatchers get to see a second full moon this month on Wednesday (Aug. 30), and it is a special one: A rare unification of a Blue Moon and a "supermoon."
What time is the Super Blue Moon of 2023?
By Robert Lea published
The Blue Moon of 2023 and this year's third supermoon occurs on Wednesday, Aug. 30, so skywatchers will want to get their timing right to see the moon at its biggest and brightest.
Stay up late to see the half-lit moon during its last quarter phase tonight
By Robert Lea published
The moon will be half illuminated by the sun on Tuesday, Aug. 8, during its last quarter phase, exactly midway between the completely lit full moon and the fully dark new moon.
Sturgeon supermoon lights up skies around the world (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Take a look at these stunning Full Sturgeon Moon photos from around the world. The first of two supermoons this month did not disappoint.
Stay up late and see the half-lit moon in its last quarter phase tonight
By Brett Tingley published
The moon reaches its third-quarter phase on July 9, appearing half-lit in the morning skies before setting shortly after midday.
Where was the sun? Here's why astronomers are more useful in court cases than you'd think
By Brad E Tucker published
Evidence in a court room often requires an expert to explain it – Expert astronomers usually are not what one pictures in court, but that is exactly what I do.
Use the dark new moon of June to see 5 visible planets in the sky tonight
By Samantha Mathewson published
The new moon phase officially occurs on June 18 at 12:38 a.m. EDT (0438 GMT). During this phase, the moon will not be visible, making it a great night for skywatching.
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