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 ...

What is the moon phase today? Today, Oct. 25, 2024, the moon is 23 days old and is in the waning crescent phase of its lunar cycle. It is 39% illuminated. Moon phases reveal the passage of time in ...

Here are the dates for the full moons in 2024. The next full moon will be on Friday, Nov. 15. It will officially reach its full moon phase at 4:29 p.m. EDT (2129 GMT). The moon will still appear ...

If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid was an important milestone in planetary defense research. Though there are hundreds ...

A second moon has officially entered Earth’s orbit—sort of. Although it’s being called a “mini-moon,” it’s actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5. The asteroid has been temporarily ...

The moon's distance from Earth changes depending on where it is in its elliptical orbit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

If you missed last week's Northern Lights display over the UK, you'd be pleased to know you won't have to wait long for the next celestial event. This week, stargazers will be treated to an ...

Your support makes all the difference. The luminous Hunter’s moon will rise early Thursday morning in the eastern US. Skywatchers may have to set their alarm clocks a little early to really ...

So did September, with a partial lunar eclipse. Can't get enough of the supermoons? Well, October's full moon will be close to Earth again, shining bright as a supermoon. You may have missed ...

The next full moon is coming tonight, and it's a big one. This month's Hunter's moon is a supermoon, appearing visibly larger and brighter in the sky. Here's what Ohioans should know about this ...

Have you heard? We’re getting a second Moon! No, I haven’t rewatched Dune and Dune: Part 2 too many times and imagined myself on Arrakis; we’re actually, here on Earth, getting a second Moon ...

Tonight's full moon will be a special view of the largest supermoon of the year. October's full moon orbits closer to Earth than all the other full moons this year so far, making it a special ...