Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The arrival of a New Supermoon makes this weekend ideal for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. May ends with a rare calendar event — a second full moon in ...

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This ...

Heads up stargazers! The moon will shine close to the bright star Antares at sunset on Sept. 27, while some lucky viewers — and plenty of penguins — will witness the lunar disk pass directly in front ...

Look to the western horizon to catch a fleeting glimpse of the thin crescent moon alongside the red glow of Mars on Aug. 26, set among the stars of the constellation Virgo. Mars will sit less than 10 ...

Strawberry Moon 2026: Skywatchers are in for a treat as the Strawberry Moon graces the night sky on June 29, 2026. While not red, this full Moon's name originates from Indigenous tribes who harvested ...