Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

Albany residents braved subzero temperatures to watch as the sun was eclipsed by the moon for the first time since 1806.

The Blue Ghost lunar lander, built by the Texas-based company Firefly Aerospace for NASA, launched to space on Jan. 15, and ...

A partial solar eclipse will coincide with the final days of Ramadan this year, with people in some parts of the world able to witness the striking celestial event.While Europe, the Americas and ...

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Discover the most exciting space events and missions in 2025, from meteor showers to groundbreaking lunar explorations and ...

What does a solar eclipse look like from the moon? The NASA-supported ‘Blue Ghost’ spaceship will find out on March 29 — if ...

Sept. 21, 2025: This partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Feb. 17, 2026: This eclipse will be annular in ...

"This means that only part of the sun is covered, giving it a crescent shape." If the moon completely hides the sun, the eclipse is called a "total" solar eclipse, something that occurred last summer.

Our moon goes through phases, sometimes turning red or disappearing into shadows. Here's what you need to know about the full moon.

The 2025 skywatching guide includes a rare sunrise solar eclipse, an occultation of Mars and three supermoons. Here are the dates you need to know.

In a partial solar eclipse, the alignment is imperfect, leaving the sun's light to form a crescent shape. These celestial spectacles require proper eye protection to observe safely. January 25 ...