Latest about moon phases
Stay up late to see the half-lit moon during its last quarter phase tonight
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)
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
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
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
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.
Catch a glimpse of the half-lit moon in its third quarter phase today
The third quarter phase marks the halfway point between the full moon and the next new moon which will occur on June 18.
Watch the half moon of May shine by Leo the Lion in the night sky tonight
Skywatchers can see the lunar face half illuminated by the sun at the weekend when the moon enters the first quarter phase of its 29.5-day cycle on Saturday, May 27.
Rare 'black moon' new moon of May 2023 rises tonight
Tonight (May 19) is the new moon, and it's a rare "black moon," which occurs approximately once every 33 months.
