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As of Thursday, Feb. 19, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 4% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. The next Full Moon will be on March 3. The last Full Moon was on Feb. 1.
Researchers have uncovered more than a thousand previously unknown tectonic ridges across the Moon’s dark plains, showing the Moon is still contracting and reshaping itself. These features are among the youngest geological structures on the lunar surface.
A rare cosmic alignment will turn the Moon red next month - and early risers get the best seats.
Next month's blood moon is the last total lunar eclipse visible anywhere on Earth until December 31, 2028.
The first major astronomical event visible in 2026 is a total lunar eclipse, or “blood moon.” This phenomenon is highly prized by stargazers because the entire lunar disk takes on a reddish color for a few moments. The total lunar eclipse will occur on ...
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Planets, constellations and more: Here's what to look out for around the new moon on Feb. 17
Grab your telescope and join us on a sightseeing tour, before the moon returns to spoil the fun!
Mark your calendars: A total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon red on March 3 - and you won't need special glasses to see it.
The New Moon will lie directly in front of the Sun to observers in Antarctica.
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See the moon's shadow darken Antarctica in epic satellite imagery of the Feb. 17 solar eclipse (video)
Plus NOAA's GOES-19 satellite spies the lunar disk crossing the face of our parent star.