As of Friday, Dec. 12, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 43% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's ...

Moon phases reveal the passage of time in the night sky. Some nights when we look up at the moon, it is full and bright; sometimes it is just a sliver of silvery light. These changes in appearance are ...

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under ...

During such a busy stretch for stargazing, it can be hard to keep track of all that’s happening in the solar system, including what we can see from our backyards. On Monday night, Aug. 11, the moon ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight.

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Astrologer Lisa Stardust shares the specific rituals she implemented to make the most of the lunar cycle Lisa Stardust is a three-time ...

Alright, Repo players, buckle up. It’s time to tackle a topic that has left many of us raising our fists at the sky (or at least our screens): moon phases. Yep, those magical celestial changes that ...

Today the Moon flows through the Waxing Crescent phase while moving from Shukla Tritiya to Chaturthi. This phase marks a time ...

Can a full moon really nudge someone closer to the great beyond? A 10-year study reveals the myths linking moon phases and weather to death rates in palliative care. MILWAUKEE - If you have kids, you ...

Today, Dec. 14, 2025, the moon is 24 days old and is in the Waning Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. It is 23% illuminated.

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