So let's see what's happening with the moon tonight, Aug. 17. What is today’s moon phase? As of Sunday, Aug. 17, the moon ...

As the Moon completes its cycles every month, its various phases present a rich tapestry for skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts. From craters to lunar seas and unique visual phenomena created by ...

On Monday, August 11, the moon is in its Waning Gibbous phase, meaning it’s past its peak brightness after the recent full ...

The ever-shifting phases of Earth's moon present a wealth of targets for amateur astronomers to explore, ranging from ...

According to NASA's interactive Moon map, the Moon phase tonight is Waxing Gibbous at 99% illumination. This means the moon ...

Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us. We always see the same side of the moon, but how much of it is lit up by the Sun changes depending on where it is in its orbit.

Moon phases are caused by the 29.5-day cycle of the moon’s orbit, which changes the angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us.

Here's what to know about May's special full moon and when to watch. A full moon is one of the lunar phases where the entire visible side of the moon, facing Earth, is illuminated by the sun.