If you are interested in Hindu mythology, there is a fascinating story behind the fading phase of the moon, known as Chandra's waxing and waning. In the Mahabharata, specifically in the Shalya ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Friday, Nov. 1.

They'll have new moon suits — a significant upgrade from the Apollo suits of over a half-century ago — to insulate them from these extremes. The suits have just been unveiled by their makers ...

The four primary phases of the moon (new moon, first quarter, full moon, last quarter) occur about a week apart, with the full moon its most dazzling stage. Tariq is the Editor-in-Chief of Space ...

For more on this topic, listen to our podcasts on who owns the Moon, the new space economy, and the lunar South Pole.

New Yorkers should be able to see a supermoon this week as the first full moon of fall will make its appearance in Thursday's night sky. Known as the hunter's moon for its relation to this ...

According to NASA, the term refers to when the Moon, in either its full or new lunar phase, syncs up with a close swing around Earth. That is, when it's within 90 per cent of its closest approach ...

Artemis 3, planned as the first astronaut moon landing since Apollo 17 in 1972, is currently scheduled for 2026. The new Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), showcased at the International ...

New Zealanders will have the chance to see the biggest supermoon of the year illuminate our skies this week. This moon will be visible after sunset on Friday across the country and will appear ...

As the State Legislature is poised to consider potentially significant changes to the state's Foundation Aid Formula for education, Republican Edward P. Ra has a critical role to play. Ra ...

Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AFP Captivating pictures have emerged of the supermoon as it begins illuminating New Zealand’s skies this week. The full moon, the largest of the year, was spotted ...

By Ana Ley A knitter’s practiced hands draw attention, a solo on a windy day and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. This Museum Is Old. But With $75 Million ...