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Look out for "Earthshine" brightening the shadowed region of the lunar disk close to the new moon phase.

A stunning Moon–Mercury conjunction will light up the western sky on 18 February. The slim crescent Moon will appear close to Mercury just after sunset. Here’s when to look, where it will be visible ...

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Skywatchers are in for a treat this week as the crescent moon takes center stage, beginning as a delicate sliver and growing brighter each night. As well as being a beautiful sight in itself, it will ...

Everything you need to know about March 2’s full moon and March 3’s “blood moon” total lunar eclipse, as the full moon rises and drifts into Earth’s shadow and turns red.

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The ringed gas giant Saturn will be less than 5 degrees from the lunar disk at sunset on Sept. 8. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.