A Black Moon rises tomorrow (Aug. 23), though you won't see it. Its timing makes it a rare lunar event. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

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 ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight.