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From Aug. 17-21, a spectacular “planet parade” (also called an alignment) features the moon and six planets. Here’s when and ...
So let's see what's happening with the moon tonight, Aug. 17. As of Sunday, Aug. 17, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, and ...
The waning Moon passes Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury before dawn, while Titan’s shadow transits Saturn in the sky this week.
A seasonal black moon, to appear on August 22 or 23, is the third of four new moons within an astronomical season ...
On Monday night, Aug. 11, the moon will be in its waning gibbous phase at roughly 94% illuminated after this past weekend's ...
This month, the full moon peaked just before 4 a.m. ET on Saturday morning, Aug. 9. But Americans have been treated to a ...
August’s Sturgeon Moon illuminated the night sky, dazzling stargazers around the world. The moon reached peak fullness in the ...
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Moon quiz: For all lunatics

For centuries, Earth’s moon has captivated our imaginations. From ancient myths to modern science, it’s been a symbol of ...
I was a bit hesitant about sitting on the steps for the show, especially since bears seem to be making themselves at home in ...
From Jupiter’s swirling storms to Neptune’s icy depths, planets across our solar system are orbited by a fascinating cast of ...