The Moon does not make its own light like a star. The Moon appears bright because it reflects light from the Sun. Like the Earth, half of the Moon faces towards the Sun, and half faces away from it.

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 Saturday, March 29, at 6: ...

A Full Moon is witnessed when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, making the entire Moon’s face visible. Conversely, during a New Moon, the Moon lies between Earth and the Sun, shrouding its ...

Lunar eclipses are a popular event for skywatchers worldwide. Lunar eclipses occur when Earth moves between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow across the lunar surface. Lunar eclipses can only ...