In an ongoing study of the heavens by the kids in Jayne Doxsey’s homeschool classes, Wednesday they learned about the phases of the moon. Doxsey spends an hour twice a day, twice a week ...

Step 1: color your paper plates. One needs to be the sun. Another needs to have a small earth in the center with moon phase position on the outer rim. Step 2: twist apart your Oreos and cut off ...

Not only is it cool to watch, but it's also an excellent learning tool for kids ... of the moon and sun relative to the Earth correspond to different months, seasons, and moon phases.

The Moon is the ultimate scene-stealer. In May 2025, the Moon runs through all its phases, giving skywatchers the full spectrum from pitch-black bliss to glow-flooded nights. And yes, if you're ...

Here's what to know about May's special full moon and when to watch. A full moon is one of the lunar phases where the entire visible side of the moon, facing Earth, is illuminated by the sun.