What is a Supermoon?
A supermoon is when a full Moon or new Moon coincides with the Moon's closest approach to the Earth. more
A supermoon is when a full Moon or new Moon coincides with the Moon's closest approach to the Earth. more
The twelve months of the year are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Each month has either 28, 30 or 31 days during the common year. more
'Once in a blue moon', suggests something is very rare. But just how rare is a Blue Moon? more
There are 4 primary phases of the Moon - new, first quarter, full and third quarter, and 4 intermediate phases - waxing crescent and gibbous, and waning gibbous and crescent. more
A Total Lunar Eclipse happens when the Earth's shadow blocks the direct light from the Sun reaching the Moon's surface. more
Everything you need to know about total eclipses of the Sun. more
With the right equipment, a little time and planning, you can take great pictures of the Moon. more
Solar and lunar eclipses, why they occur, when the next eclipse is, and from where you can see them. more
A Micromoon is the name given to a full or new Moon when the Moon is farthest from the Earth, at apogee. more
Solar eclipses were historically viewed as omens that bring about death and destruction and people in many ancient civilizations tried their best to understand and predict them. more
Moonbows occur when the Moon’s light is reflected and refracted off water droplets in the air. more
An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves in front of the Sun but does not cover it completely. more
More common than a total solar eclipse, a partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon only partially covers the Sun. more
A handy guide to when, where and how to watch the Draconids more
Protect your eyes during a transit or solar eclipse. more
The Geminids meteor shower can be seen from December 4-17. In 2016, the shower will reach its maximum around December 13. Find out where, when and how you can see it. more
The Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of November 17 and early morning of November 18, 2016. more
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the outer shadow of the Earth falls on the Moon's face. It is easy to miss this type of lunar eclipse. more
A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, but they are not precisely aligned. more
The 2017 Quadrantids meteor shower is expected to peak on January 4, 2017. Quadrantids, the first major shower of the year is best viewed from locations in the Northern Hemisphere. more
The Ursids meteor shower will peak on the night of December 22-23 in 2016. more
Everything you need to know about the May 2014 Camelopardalids meteor shower. more
The March 20, 2015 Total Solar Eclipse will be a grand and rare sight. Here are 10 facts not to be missed. more
Blood Moon is sometimes used to describe 4 total lunar eclipses in a row. When the Earth casts its shadow on a full Moon and eclipses it, the Moon may get a red glow. more
The Sept 27/ 28, 2015 Total Lunar Eclipse is the final eclipse in a series of 4 total eclipses of the Moon called eclipses of the Blood Moon. more
The Sep 13, 2015 Partial Solar Eclipse will be visible from south of Africa and Antarctica. Here are 6 reasons why it is noteworthy. more
Eclipse magnitude is a number that astronomers associate with solar or lunar eclipses. What does it mean? more
Solar eclipses happen when the Moon moves between Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's rays and casting a shadow on Earth. more
The solar eclipse has inspired many mythical stories and influenced human behavior. Even today, eclipses of the Sun are considered bad omens in many cultures. more
A lunar eclipse can be seen with the naked eye, unlike solar eclipses, which have special safety requirements. more
Find out why a totally eclipsed Moon turns a shade of red. more
Earthshine refers to the phenomenon when light from the Earth illuminates the Moon. Find out when you can see it. more
Sky watchers have wonderful sights to come in 2016. more
It can be the 3rd New Moon in a season of 4 New Moons or the second New Moon in a calendar month. The next Black Moon is in October 2016. more
A Blue Moon is a type of a full Moon. It can also be a rare Moon that looks blue due to atmospheric dust particles. more
Find out Full Moon names and their meanings by month and seasons, common in many North American cultures. more
Learn how to use timeanddate.com's Moon Distance Calculator. more
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