King Tides, formally known as Perigean-Spring Tides, are exceptionally high tides. These usually occur about three times a ...

Moon phases reveal the passage of time in the night sky. Some nights when we look up at the moon, it is full and bright; sometimes it is just a sliver of silvery light. These changes in appearance are ...

If you're planning on observing the night sky, going for a night hike, or trying to snap a shot of the Moon, the phase is incredibly important. Here's everything you need to know about the current ...

A new moon draws the highest tide of the month, but this week's timing could make Hurricane Erin's impact worse. Here's when and what to know about the August new moon. Hurricane Erin has maximum ...

It's the start of a new phase in the lunar cycle tonight, and for now, that means the moon will be getting brighter each night. The lunar cycle is a series of eight phases of the moon. NASA explains ...

Can the full moon really affect your sleep, mood or energy levels? Here’s what we know about December’s cold moon – and ...

The first super full moon of the year is coming soon, and will be a special one for those living in the Northern Hemisphere ‒ it will also be what is known as a "harvest moon." This visual spectacular ...

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The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under ...

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