This means we see the Moon’s phases from Earth as different shapes. Waxing crescent Moon – less than half of the visible surface is illuminated (starts as a thin, curved sliver) and getting ...

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 Wednesday, Oct.

As it grows, it is known as a waxing moon, and gradually increases from a waxing "crescent" (for its shape into the first quarter moon. As it continues to brighten, it takes on an oblong ...

On April 9 or April 10—depending on where you are—the new moon that caused totality on April 8 will emerge as a super-slim crescent alongside a rare bright comet in the sky during Monday’s ...

With the moon 72% illuminated and entering its waxing crescent phase, according to space.com, it's headed toward a special ...

Be prepared for the most spectacular cometary visitor for northern climes since Comet Hale-Bopp in 1997, Nigel Henbest writes ...

5) as darkness is falling, be sure to take a look low toward the west-southwest part of the sky for a beautiful celestial tableau formed by a lovely crescent moon and the brilliant planet Venus.

There is no dark side of the Moon, really. As a matter of fact it's all dark.' For music fans, the phrase Dark Side of the Moon will forever conjure up Pink Floyd's 1973 concept album. In reality ...

Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd’s biggest and most successful album, bounds back onto three Billboard charts this week following Record Store Day. The title can be found on five rankings ...

From the tablescape to the food to the evening’s activities, we’ve got tips and tricks on how best to honor the completion of ...