Learn how the Moon’s phases form, why it changes shape in the sky each night, and what each stage — from new moon to full moon — actually means.

How do we know when the next full moon is? While a full moon calendar comes in handy, learning the moon phases will help you predict when the next full moon will be. Another plus? You'll better ...

The next full Moon is the Hunter's Moon, which will occur on Thursday, Oct. 17. That evening, the Moon will rise above the Southeastern horizon at about 6:30 p.m. EDT. Here are the phases of the Moon ...

Today, Oct. 9, 2025, the moon is 18 days old and is in the Waning Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 92% illuminated.

The first supermoon of 2025 will appear bigger and brighter on October 6. Learn how and when to catch the lunar spectacle.

The Harvest moon is an extra special sight thanks to the moon being closest to Earth. When is the next supermoon?

October's full Moon reaches peak illumination just before 1 a.m. on Oct. 7, but astronomy aficionados with earlier bedtimes don't need to wait up that late to see it happen. Due in part to a kind of ...