The new moon generally can't be seen, except during a solar eclipse. The moon crosses the sky with the sun during the day, and its shadow side is toward Earth. The post What is a new moon? first appeared on EarthSky.| Moon Phases | EarthSky
The July full moon, or Buck Moon, falls on July 10. It's located in the direction of the center of the Milky Way galaxy, and rides low in the sky. Why? Read here. The post July full moon – the Buck Moon – is today first appeared on EarthSky.| Moon Phases | EarthSky
As the moon circles Earth, we see different fractions of its lighted face: the changing moon phases. Here are 4 tips for understanding them. The post 4 keys to understanding moon phases first appeared on EarthSky.| Moon Phases | EarthSky
The full Wolf Moon passed in front of red Mars for some observers last night. Here are some great images of the lunar occultation of Mars. The post Lunar occultation of Mars on January 13, 2025. Images here! first appeared on EarthSky.| Moon Phases | EarthSky
A waning crescent moon can be found in the east before sunrise. It's waning toward new moon, that's when the moon will be between the Earth and the sun. The post What is a waning crescent moon? first appeared on EarthSky.| Moon Phases | EarthSky
A waxing crescent moon shines in the west after sunset, first visible a day or two after new moon with earthshine. It sets after the sun after sunset. The post What is a waxing crescent moon? first appeared on EarthSky.| Moon Phases | EarthSky
The last quarter moon appears a week after full moon and a week before new moon. The moon appears half-lit, like half a pie.| EarthSky | Updates on your cosmos and world
Cristina Ortiz - based in Granada, Spain - is EarthSky's defender of animals with her "lifeform" videos at EarthSky YouTube. Discover the most fascinating facts about all the beings with whom we share Earth. Are you ready for the adventure? Cristina has been an EarthSky.org editor since 2021. She has a master’s degree in translation and interpreting, specializing in science and technology. "Since I was a kid," she says, "I could feel that passion for science and communication."| earthsky.org
The full moon, opposite the sun in its orbit, shows us its sunlit side. The moon appears full a couple of days before and after the exact moment of full moon.| EarthSky | Updates on your cosmos and world
Meet Marcy Curran, our voice of the night sky on EarthSky YouTube. Check out her popular short videos in the Sky category on our YouTube channel. When she's not making videos, Marcy is an EarthSky editor, helping to keep our night sky guide up-to-date and just generally helping to keep the wheels turning around here. Marcy has enjoyed stargazing since she was a child, going on family camping trips under the dark skies of Wyoming. She bought her first telescope in time to see Halley’s Comet ...| earthsky.org
“I can sometimes see the moon in the daytime” was a cosmic revelation that John Jardine Goss first discovered through personal observations at age 6. It shook his young concept of the universe and launched his interest in astronomy and stargazing, a fascination he still holds today. John is past president of the Astronomical League, the largest U.S. federation of astronomical societies, with over 24,000 members. He's earned the title of Master Observer and is a regular contributor to the ...| earthsky.org
Our Editor-in-Chief Deborah Byrd works to keep all the astronomy balls in the air between EarthSky's website, YouTube page and social media platforms. She's the primary editor of our popular daily newsletter and a frequent host of EarthSky livestreams. Deborah created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. She has won a ...| earthsky.org
Two hours after sunset on April 23, 2024, the full moon – the Pink Moon – will glow brightly in the east below Spica, the brightest star in Virgo.April full moon| EarthSky
This month’s full moon – called the Flower Moon – will crest at 11:56 a.m. CDT for us in the Americas on May 12. The moon will be below the horizon then for us … but that timing means the moon will look round and full to us on both May 11 and May 12. What else is special about this full moon? What’s the best way to watch a full moon, and what can you expect to see? Join EarthSky’s Deborah Byrd at 12:15 p.m. CDT (17:15 UTC) to boost your moon-watching mojo!| EarthSky