Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" has stirred the souls of art lovers for over a century. Now, its swirling skies may also speak ...

If you're a fan of stargazing, make sure you have your eyes fixed on the skies this evening. Tonight (July 28) is the best ...

A conjunction between a crescent moon and Mars joins an ongoing display of 'shooting stars,' making July 28 one of the best ...

Mountain ranges, volcanic plains, and lots of craters make the Moon a target you’ll return to again and again.

See the moon, Venus and Saturn Jan. 3, 2025. (Image credit: Stellarium) Look to the southwest anytime after dark on Jan. 3, and you'll see a 17%-lit waxing crescent moon very close to Venus.

Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" has stirred the souls of art lovers for over a century. Now, its swirling skies may also speak to physicists, as it ...

By the time it's half-past sunset on the West Coast, the moon's age will be three hours older, the illuminated crescent will be 0.4 percent wider and will appear about one-degree higher in the sky.

Look to the west in the evening hours to spot the Waxing Crescent Moon on the first night of the month. It will be located near the bright star Regulus, and the planet Mars will be close by, as well.

Ramadan commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes visible. And that’s true across the Islamic world.

According to Crescent Moon Watch (PDF), a moon tracker run by the United Kingdom’s Nautical Almanac Office, Ramadan’s new moon will begin on February 28 at 3:45am Mecca time (00:45 GMT).