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 ...

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the moon will occult Jupiter before sunrise, creating a rare celestial spectacle visible across eastern North America and beyond.

A slender crescent Moon will pass directly in front of Jupiter before dawn on October 6, temporarily erasing the giant planet ...

The waxing Moon now passes 3° north of Jupiter at 9 A.M. EDT; in the evening sky our satellite has moved into Cancer the Crab and sits just over 7° east of Jupiter. Like last night, the Moon, Jupiter, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Skywatchers who look high in the western sky after dark on ...

The strawberry moon, which will be visible in the sky this week, will mark the first full moon of the summer. The strawberry moon, which will be visible in the sky this week, will mark the first full ...

The moon is in the daytime sky, too. If only we could keep following its form."The moon is something you see at night."Some ...

Pleiades is one of the best star clusters to view in the night sky. They’re known as the Seven Sisters, and in terms of clusters of stars, it’s one of the easiest to see. The exception is on Oct. 27, ...

This month brings glowing planetary meetups, excellent Milky Way viewing, and the start of a promising season for northern lights. The full moon sets behind California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada at ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. October 9: Dense, ancient M30 New Moon occurs at 11:50 A.M. EDT. With extra-dark skies, you've got a chance to spot the ...