McCarthy's moon libration video animation offers a stunning look at how the moon changes over time from month to month in its orbit. On average, the distance from the Earth to the moon is about ...

The December Cold Moon is due to light up the night skies this week. It will appear largest at 4:01 a.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, and marks the final full moon of the year.

The next full moon — the Beaver moon — will occur Nov. 15. More: Keep your eyes to the skies: Hunter's supermoon will be rising soon Lunar terms: Your guide to full moons for 2024: Supermoons ...

The May 2025 full moon, also called the "flower moon," officially occurs on Monday, May 12, giving skywatchers who are now enjoying milder conditions a chance to see a micromoon. Micromoons look a ...

The full moon reaches peak illumination at 2:55 a.m. ET on Friday, March 14. The total lunar eclipse will make the moon appear red on Thursday, March 13 into the following day, ...

A full moon occurs approximately once every 29.5 days—the length of time it takes for the Moon to go through one lunar phase cycle as it orbits around the Earth.

The next full moon is arriving just in time for the weekend. According to NASA, the Buck Moon will make an appearance for three days, from Friday evening to Monday morning, reaching its peak at 6: ...

This year's next Full Moon will be the July Buck Moon, which occurs at 4:37 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025.