I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

watch as it grows from a new moon to a first quarter moon. As it grows, it is known as a waxing moon, and gradually increases from a waxing "crescent" (for its shape into the first quarter moon.

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

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Ancient astrologers believed syncing intentions with the Moon’s phases could enhance success. The New Moon marks a time for ...

There are eight phases of the moon during a 29.5-day cycle: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent. The phases exist ...

The eight lunar phases, in order, are: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. The cycle repeats once a month ...

The moon undergoes eight distinct phases in its approximate 29.5-day cycle: New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent.