As an astronomer studying the universe beyond Earth, I’m fond of “outside the box” views almost by default. But one of my favorites is whenever a spacecraft takes a snapshot of our home world and the ...

The most distant moon since March 2020 takes to the sky today, but you won't be able to see it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

The moon will appear slightly larger and brighter Monday night during what's known as a supermoon. October's supermoon is the first of three this year. It happens when a full moon is closer to Earth ...

A full Beaver supermoon in San Diego in 2023. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images) It’s a packed week for stargazers, as both the Beaver moon and the Taurid meteor shower are expected to peak later this week.

Every December, the night sky puts on a show. But this year, the spectacle is not just happening above our heads—it is also ...