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 ...

Signs of volcanic activity on the Moon can be viewed simply by looking up at the night-time sky: The large, dark plains called "maria" are the product of massive outbursts of volcanic material.

See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024. Today, Oct. 2, 2024, the moon is 29 days old and is in the New Moon phase of its lunar cycle.

If you're a moon enthusiast, you'll love this rare combination of celestial treats – a supermoon, a partial lunar eclipse, and a harvest moon – all in September. International Observe the Moon ...

It’s just a little guy, and not everyone agrees that it’s actually a mini-moon. By Robin George Andrews Robin George Andrews has written a book about the science of planetary defense ...

Although many lunar phenomena are one-night-only events, a ring around the moon is much less elusive. Also known as a lunar halo, a bright white ring of light around the moon can appear anytime ...

China has taken a step forward in its ambitious plan to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 – unveiling the specially designed spacesuit its crew will don for what’s expected to be a landmark ...

“You have arrived at your destination.” This phrase, delivered with robotic cadence, is familiar to anyone who uses satellite navigation systems to guide them on sightseeing strolls, cross ...

Here are the dates for the full moons in 2024. The next full moon will be on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7:26 a.m. EDT (1126 GMT. The moon will still appear full the night before and after its peak to ...

September's full moon will be an eventful celestial occurrence — a full moon, the Harvest Moon and a supermoon, all rolled into one. The full moon on Sept. 17 — also called the Harvest Moon ...

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 Tuesday ...