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What is a Supermoon?

A supermoon is when a full Moon or new Moon coincides with the Moon's closest approach to the Earth. more

12 Months of the Year

The twelve months of the year are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Each month has either 28, 30 or 31 days during the common year. more

About Moon phases

There are 4 primary phases of the Moon - new, first quarter, full and third quarter, and 4 intermediate phases - waxing crescent and gibbous, and waning gibbous and crescent. more

What Is a Micromoon?

A Micromoon is the name given to a full Moon that occurs when the moon is farthest from the Earth, apogee. more

Solar Eclipses in History

Solar eclipses were historically viewed as omens that bring about death and destruction and people in many ancient civilizations tried their best to understand and predict them. more

What are moonbows?

Moonbows occur when the Moon’s light is reflected and refracted off water droplets in the air. more

Annular Solar Eclipse

An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves in front of the Sun but does not cover the it completely. more

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is more common than a total solar eclipse, and happens when the Moon only partially covers the Sun. more

2015 Draconid Meteor Shower

The Draconid meteor shower will peak on October 9, 2015. Northern Hemisphere viewers can view the shower right before nightfall. more

2015 Geminids meteor shower

The Geminids meteor shower can be seen from December 4-17. In 2015, the shower will reach its maximum on December 13 and 14. Find out where, when and how you can see the shower. more

2016 Quadrantids meteor shower

The 2016 Quadrantids meteor shower is expected to peak on January 4, 2016. Quadrantids, the first major shower of the year is best viewed from locations in the Northern Hemisphere. more

What's a Blood Moon?

Blood Moon is sometimes used to describe a Total Lunar Eclipse. When the Earth casts its shadow on a Full Moon and eclipses it, the Moon may get a red glow. more

10 Facts: Total Lunar Eclipse

The April 4, 2015 Total Lunar Eclipse is the third eclipse in a series of four Total Eclipses of the Moon called Eclipses of the Blood Moon. 10 facts about the eclipse. more

What's a Solar Eclipse?

Solar eclipses happen when the Moon moves between Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's rays and casting a shadow on Earth. more

Solar Eclipse Myths

The solar eclipse has inspired many mythical stories and influenced human behavior. Even today, eclipses of the Sun are considered bad omens in many cultures. more

How to See Lunar Eclipses?

A lunar eclipse can be viewed with the unaided eye unlike solar eclipses, which have special safety requirements. Viewing tips. more

What is Earthshine?

Earthshine refers to the phenomenon when light from the Earth illuminates the Moon. Find out when you can see it. more

2015 Cosmic Calendar

Sky watchers have wonderful sights still to come in 2015. Meteor Showers will peak, a Partial Solar Eclipse and the last Blood Moon in a tetrad awaits. more

What is a Black Moon?

It can be the 3rd New Moon in a season of 4 New Moons or the second New Moon in a calendar month. The next Black Moon is in October, 2016. more

Is a Blue Moon blue?

A Blue Moon is a type of a full Moon. It can also be a rare Moon that looks blue due to atmospheric dust particles. more

Full Moon names

Find out Full Moon names and their meanings by month and seasons, common in many North American cultures. more

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