The waning crescent moon is like your cosmic permission slip to take a deep breath and exhale whatever’s been bogging you down. Its energy is all about release, closure, and deep reflection.

Because the crescent moon will be barely 5% lit on July 19, however, this will be the hardest night to see it close to the rocky planets. That will also be true for Mercury, which will be very low ...

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

Join us on a guided telescope tour of August's moon, featuring distinct targets for each of the four major lunar phases.

Heads up, stargazers! The waxing gibbous moon will shine close to the red star Antares after sunset on Sunday (Aug. 3).

A 13%-lit slim waxing crescent moon will be visible in the southwestern sky just after sunset, slightly higher than last night and in the sky for somewhat longer. Look for “Earthshine” on the ...

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.

If there aren’t any nearby trees creating natural the pinholes, viewers can instead use their own hands. First spread the three center fingers of both of your hands. Second, make a tic-tac-toe board ...

The next full moon is Saturday, Aug. 9, and is sometimes called the Sturgeon Moon. It gets that name from when "The Great ...

Don't miss the waxing crescent moon shine alongside Spica and the stars of the constellation Virgo in the hours following ...