What is the moon phase today? Today, Sep. 21, 2024, the moon is 18 days old and is in the Waning Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 81% illuminated. Moon phases reveal the passage of time in ...

Zoom right in, ensuring that the associated lens compression makes the moon (the background element) seem bigger than it really is. The above can be applied to any moon shot of course, but the ...

From a solar eclipse to a dolphin-like nebula, these otherworldly sights are captured in sharp detail by astrophotographers ...

A Mars scientist shares the inside story of the NASA Curiosity rover's poignant first photo of Earth and Mars moon Phobos ...

He advanced the study of a millenniums-old mystery: why the moon appears larger on the horizon than it does high in the night ...

Starting in late September, Earth is going to have a second moon for two brief months, as a small asteroid piece will be incorporated into the planet's orbit before heading back into outer space.

As the nights grow long and the temperatures cool in the Northern Hemisphere, a new moon famed for its brightness and orange hue will rise in the sky. The Harvest Moon, which has inspired no ...

Moon watchers will get a special treat this month: September's full "harvest" moon is also a supermoon, meaning it's slightly bigger and brighter than an average moon. The full moon will be ...

It's time to hang a lantern, share a mooncake and peel a pomelo – Mid-Autumn Festival is here.Falling on the 15th day of the ...

Earth will temporarily capture a new mini-moon named asteroid 2024 PT5. This small asteroid, about 10 meters wide an ...

Across New York City, Chinatown mom-and-pops and Asian-American pop-ups alike are pushing out their unique takes on the ...

In 2024, the Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Moon Festival, falls on September 17. Here’s a bit of background and a few tips on how to join this massive full moon party. Mid-Autumn Festival became ...