Earth's Moon: Formation, Composition and Orbit
Latest about Moon Phases

By Jesse Emspak Last updated
Reference The full moon of June 2025, the Strawberry Moon, will pass in front of the red supergiant star Antares the day before the full moon in an event known as an occultation.

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Google's latest Doodle celebrates May's half moon with a fun interactive card game.

By Anthony Wood Published
When and where to catch the 2025 full Flower Moon rise tonight (May 12).

By Jesse Emspak Last updated
Reference The Full Flower Moon of 2025 will occur in the eastern U.S. during the evening hours of May 12. Two days later, the just-past-full moon will occult the star Antares.

By Jesse Emspak Published
The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a conjunction) in the predawn sky.

By Jesse Emspak Published
This new moon of March 2025 will create a partial solar eclipse visible in the northeastern part of North America, much of Europe and Russia.

By Josh Dury Last updated
Use this guide to prepare you for the supermoons in 2025, and learn how to photograph them at their closest approach.

By Jesse Emspak Last updated
Reference The full moon of March 2024, the Worm Moon, will experience a penumbral lunar eclipse as it passes through the outer part of Earth's shadow.
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