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The micromoon refers to a full moon that rises when the celestial body is the farthest from Earth, which NASA states is about a 251,000-mile distance.
People in the U.S. can expect a few celestial treats in the coming weekends, including a full moon and a meteor shower.
Here's our weekly guide to the planets, stars and other highlights in the night sky this week. Plus, we've got a heads up on ...
will be close enough to the 17%-illuminated waxing crescent moon for them all to share the view in binoculars (orange circle). Skywatchers in Europe and Africa will see the moon below or passing ...
but those can also be used safely to pick out details on the moon's surface. Of course, skies need to be clear for optimal viewing conditions. After a mostly cloudy day Thursday, skies should ...
As the moon's glow begins to dim during the eclipse, constellations may also be more visible in the sky. Cloudy conditions in the Baltimore region may obstruct the view of the eclipse Thursday ...