Today, Oct. 21, 2025, the moon is 30 days old and is in the New Moon phase of its lunar cycle. It is 0% illuminated.

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 ...

Keep reading to find out what's happening tonight, October 5. As of Sunday, Oct. 5, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, and according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, 96% of its surface is 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 ...

While orbiting Earth, the moon undergoes a series of phases, each marked by its unique appearance in the sky The moon has captivated humanity since the beginning of time, but what deeper significance ...