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A blood moon is coming: Here's what you need to know about the total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7

On Sept 7, 2025, a dramatic "blood moon" will rise as Earth experiences its second total lunar eclipse of the year.

August full moon isn't only reason to go outside. Conjunctions, Dumbbell Nebula viewing forecast

There's plenty to see in the night sky in August 2025, ranging from planetary conjunctions to spotting the Dumbbell Nebula.

When is the next full moon? Why is it called sturgeon moon in August? Perseid shower peaks

Perseid meteor shower nears it's peak — after the next full moon. Here's when to watch the August sturgeon moon 2025 and zooming fireballs in the sky.
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See A ‘Smiley Face’ Above As A ‘Supermoon’ Strikes ... - Forbes

Called a perigee moon by astronomers, it means a moon that is as close as possible in any given orbit. It occurs because the moon’s orbit around Earth is elliptical, so it must have a ...

A planet from the Avatar movies may exist in real life

One of the brightest stars in the night sky seems to be orbited by a planet like Jupiter. The news is sure to cheer fans of the Avatar series, which centers on a moon that orbits a fictional gas giant ...
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Why is July's full moon called the 'Buck Moon'? What to know

For instance, the Harvest Moon is that moon, usually in September, that is closest to the Autumn Equinox (Sept. 22, 2025), what is also called “The First Day of Fall.” ...