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The Moon has now entered its final stretch of the lunar cycle before the New Moon. Over the next few nights, the illuminated portion visible from Earth will continue to decrease u ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Stargazers are in for a treat this weekend, with the moon and a ...

A new moon on July 14 starts the countdown to the August 12 total solar eclipse, while the first waxing crescent and the ...

The moon will sweep past Venus, Jupiter and Mercury during a three-night celestial event this week after sunset.

Heads up stargazers! The moon will shine close to the bright star Antares at sunset on Sept. 27, while some lucky viewers — and plenty of penguins — will witness the lunar disk pass directly in front ...

Friday, July 10With no Moon in the sky tonight, it's a great opportunity to chase after fainter objects, such as the Cat's ...

Look to the western horizon to catch a fleeting glimpse of the thin crescent moon alongside the red glow of Mars on Aug. 26, set among the stars of the constellation Virgo. Mars will sit less than 10 ...

The Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase on June 18, 2026, with only 23% illumination visible from Earth. Check viewing time, visibility conditions, locations and when the next lunar phase will arrive ...