Earth's Moon: Formation, Composition and Orbit
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Latest about moon phases
See the eclipsed setting moon and rising sun simultaneously during a rare 'selenelion' on Nov. 8
By Joe Rao last updated
See the sun rise while a total lunar eclipse sets on Tuesday (Nov. 8), in a phenomenon known as a 'selenelion'.
The moon's crown peeks above Earth a day before total lunar eclipse (satellite photo)
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
A wisp of light reflecting off the moon got caught in Earth's atmosphere, making our neighbor look like a white crown in orbit.
Total lunar eclipse: How to prepare for next month's eclipse of the moon
By Joe Rao last updated
You can get a very good idea about where the moon will be in the sky during the eclipse by looking for it on Tuesday morning, Oct. 11.
Stunning Full Hunter's Moon of October 2022 mesmerizes skywatchers all over the world (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
The Hunter's full moon rose above some of the world's greatest landmarks this weekend appearing larger and more orange than usual.
See the moon and Saturn close together in the night sky tonight (Oct. 5)
By Stefanie Waldek published
Across the United States, the moon and Saturn will appear to be close neighbors for a good portion of the night.
See the moon appear half-lit during its closest first quarter phase tonight (Oct. 2)
By Robert Lea published
Skywatchers can see the moon half illuminated by the sun at the start of October during the closest first quarter moon of 2022.
See the last quarter moon of September 2022 tonight (Sept. 17)
By Robert Lea published
As the moon's light side recedes heading towards a new moon, it will be half-illuminated on Saturday during a phase called the last quarter.
Harvest Moon 2022: September's full moon thrills stargazers around the world (photos)
By Tariq Malik published
The full Harvest Moon of September lit up the night sky this weekend in a dazzling lunar sight enjoyed by skywatchers around the world.
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