with the maximum being at 12:12 a.m. During a penumbral lunar eclipse the Earth comes between the sun and the moon. This causes the moon to move through the outer part of Earth's shadow ...

Like, for example, what would happen if the moon suddenly escaped our orbit? While it is moving slowly away from us, ...

As we prepare for the upcoming Oct. 14 annular solar eclipse, our skywatching columnist Joe Rao takes a look into the future, when the moon's distance in relation to the Earth will be such that it ...

The ultimate guide to when and where to photograph the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, in Western Europe ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth or the Sun, blocking some or all of the Sun's rays from reaching the Earth. The phenomenon is a cosmic event, requiring the Sun ...

No, it wasn't a lunar eclipse — but your eyes didn't play tricks ... its light must pass through a more substantial thickness of the earth's atmosphere. Because of this, the shorter blue and ...

The full moon officially occurs on Thursday morning, but it will appear plenty full starting Tuesday night through early ...

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, blocking some or all of the Sun's rays from reaching the Earth. The phenomenon is a cosmic event, requiring the Sun ...

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 Thursday, June 6, at 8:38 ...

It should be noted that a penumbral eclipse occurs when Moon passes through Earth's penumbra. The solar eclipse occurring on April 8 also has special significance. At its closest to Moon, it will be ...

Mild May nights are ideal for stargazing – and moon-gazing too! This week, the full "flower" moon will appear in the night sky over the United States. And although the full moon officially ...