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.

January’s full moon, the “Wolf Moon,” rose alongside Mars at its brightest, occulting it for a short period as seen from ...

A composition photo of images taken during the lunar occultation on Jan. 4 captures the progression of the moon moving in ...

The moon performed a cosmic ballet with Mars this week.

Mars will seem to disappear behind the full wolf moon Monday for many sky-gazers. Throughout January, also look up to see ...

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her ...

Unlike the blue moon, which doesn’t actually appear blue at all, these rare moons are exactly what it sounds like. That’s because new moons are already almost invisible in the night sky.

Related: What you can see in the night sky tonight On the nights before and after a new moon, when just a thin crescent is present, it is sometimes possible to make out the stunning effect known ...

Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you ...

Experience stargazing in Delaware on Feb. 27, 2025, at Auburn Valley State Park's New Moon event. Discover dark skies and ...