Waxing gibbous comes next ... Unfortunately, it doesn't mean the moon looks like a cosmic blueberry. The term "once in a blue moon" is used as a wistful expression of something that rarely ...

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

The bright star Spica will appear to dance around Earth's moon on the night of May 9. Here's how to catch the celestial pair at play ahead of next week's full 'Flower Moon'. Stargazers should look for ...

The full moon is officially set for the evening of June 22. However, June 21 will feature a waxing gibbous at 100% luminosity, which will look exactly like a full moon. June 20 features a waxing ...

Here is a look at all the full moons ... During that time, the moon goes through eight phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter ...

Of course, the moon and Antares won't be the only celestial sights on May 13. The bright star Arcturus will be visible almost ...

The bright gibbous Moon passes 4 ... background sky due to the still-nearby Moon may make it a bit more challenging than under darker conditions. Look for a small, “flat” star with a grayish ...

But at other times, like ... moon up close in the night sky? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of celestial objects. For a more in-depth ...

What to know and where to look This month's full ... What phase is the moon in today, April 11? The moon on Friday, April 11, is in a waxing gibbous phase. It's 97% illuminated and almost at ...

Given the amount of snowfall in February, this full moon is appropriately called the snow moon. Stargazers are encouraged to look for the ... moon and a nearly full gibbous moon.

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere). Check my main feed for more in-depth ...