As of Wednesday, Sept. 17, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, and it is 18% lit up to us on Earth, according to NASA's Daily ...

How do we know when the next full moon is? While a full moon calendar comes in handy, learning the moon phases will help you predict when the next full moon will be. Another plus? You'll better ...

Today, Sept. 8, 2025, the moon is 16 days old and is in the Full Moon phase of its lunar cycle. It is 99% illuminated.

The Moon's phases are caused by changing amounts of sunlight reflecting off its surface as it orbits Earth. Lunar eclipses happen during a Full Moon when Earth is between the Sun and Moon. Solar ...

A look at the phases of the moon, from new moon to full moon, including's tonight's lunar phase. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

We explore why the lunar surface turns a beautiful reddish color to become a "blood moon" during the totality phase of a total lunar eclipse.

When is the next full moon? October's full moon, nicknamed the Harvest Moon, rises on Monday, October 6. The moon turns full at precisely 11:47 p.m. EDT on Monday, according to Almanac. It will also ...

The Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse will be visible to over 7 billion people in Asia, Australia, Africa and eastern Europe.