Moon phases reveal the passage of time in the ... As it grows, it is known as a waxing moon, and gradually increases from a waxing "crescent" (for its shape into the first quarter moon.

Between a full and half moon comes the waning gibbous phase. Waning indicates a decrease in size. The third quarter moon ...

The New Moon occurs when the Moon and Sun align. The Moon's illuminated side faces away from us, leaving it in complete shadow. This marks the beginning of the Moon's cycle in many calendars. The ...

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 ...

Google's Rise of the Half Moon November Google Doodle celebrates the lunar cycle with an interactive and educational card ...

These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more data, at The listings below will be updated and published weekly until ...

The Cold Moon is expected to be visible on December 15 and will be the last of 2024, marking the beginning of 2025 with the ...

The next full moon will be on Sunday, Dec. 15. It will officially reach its full moon phase at 4:02 a.m. EST (0902 GMT) but local moonrise times vary depending on location. The moon will still ...

Explore the December sky with our guide to astronomy events, including planetary alignments, moon phases, and asteroid ...