The moon will rise with its right half lit tonight, creating dramatic shadows on the lunar surface.

Take out your binoculars and see what you can spot on the Moon's surface tonight.

The moon will appear in the constellation Scorpius at sunset on Aug. 30-31. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news, ...

As of Saturday, Feb. 28, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 88% of the Moon will be lit ...

The half-lit disk of the first quarter moon will grace the night sky on Monday (June 2), presenting a wealth of lunar features to explore before Earth's natural satellite sets below the horizon in the ...

The first quarter Moon reaches perigee on Feb. 24, appearing slightly larger and brighter. Here is what to see in the night sky tonight.

January’s First Quarter Moon on January 26, 2026 brings that familiar half‑moon energy, yet because it comes at this particular moment in the lunar cycle and cosmic calendar, it carries its own flavor ...

This week in Starwatch I want to go back to basics when it comes to the moon. So why does the moon change shape? Why is it a crescent on one night, a half-moon another night, and a full moon on yet ...