Earth's Moon: Formation, Composition and Orbit

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

Reference The next lunar eclipse will be a deep partial lunar eclipse overnight Aug. 27-28, 2026.

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2025 guide.

Reference A Black Moon is a rare occurrence. Here we explore what causes them and when the next one will happen.

Reference A blood moon, or total lunar eclipse, turns the moon red — here's what causes it and when to see the next one

Reference A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

Reference Learn what makes a supermoon unique, how it impacts the moon's brightness, and when you can catch the next one in our ultimate supermoon guide.

Reference The full moon names for each month, why they're named so and what we can expect from these lunar events.