What is the moon phase today? Today, Oct. 21, 2024, the moon is 19 days old and is in the Waning Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 78% illuminated. Moon phases reveal the passage of time in ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Friday, Nov. 1.

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 ...

The Moon is one of nature's wonders, but to photograph it successfully you first have to understand it. Although astrophotographers specializing in the Moon usually photograph it through a powerful ...

For the past couple of weeks, Earth's orbit has been home to a "mini-moon" the size of a city bus. The celestial object is more than just a guest staying over for a quick visit. It's here to stay ...

María Berrío is a Colombian artist known for her collage works that explore themes of femininity, women, displacement, and ecology. Born in 1982 in Bogotà, Colombia, she currently resides in Brooklyn, ...

Lebanese reflected on Wednesday (October 16) morning on the devastation and mass displacement caused by the ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon, with the latest bombardment hitting Beirut’s southern ...

The king tides occur when the sun, moon and Earth align, resulting in a stronger gravitational force that raises the ocean's water levels. A map from the National Weather Service shows the coastal ...

Find out more about the ancient names associated with the Moon - and what they mean Blue moons, Harvest moons, Worm moons? Find out more about the ancient names associated with the phases of the Moon ...

But if that's a bit past your usual bed time, the good news is the Moon will actually appear at its biggest around dusk. That's caused by an optical illusion known as the Moon illusion.

It is interesting and revealing to see how the aims of the original Aragalaya protesters who were motivated solely by love of ...

Philippines has improved disaster preparedness but needs more support. Multilateral lenders can help by providing financial assistance and promoting displacement-inclusive policies. World Bank ...