Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. August continues to be an exciting month for skywatchers. Following closely behind the peak of the Perseid meteor shower last week, the first of four consecutive supermoons of the year will rise on August 19.… Read More »
When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. Credit: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Monday, August 19, brings the start of another major political convention in Chicago. And that night, skywatchers will be able to gaze at the most unusual full moon of all, because it will also… Read More »
When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. The full moon in July shines on the Eiffel Tower, decorated with the Olympic rings. | Credit: Photo by WANG ZHAO/AFP via Getty Images July’s full moon wowed skywatchers around the world by shining brightly over the weekend. A… Read More »
The first full day of summer 2024 has ended with the cherry on top, or in this case, a strawberry. The Strawberry Moon of 2024, June’s full moon, rose globally just after sunset last night, delighting stargazers around the world. According to Space.com’s list of full moon names, the Strawberry full moon is named after… Read More »
There is a relative dearth of bright planets in the evening sky this week. Only one, Mercury, will be present by the end of the month, but even then, this rocky little world is only visible for about 30 to 45 minutes after sunset, far below the west-northwest horizon. After that, you’ll have to wait… Read More »
The June full moon, also called the Strawberry Moon, will occur on June 21 at 21:08 Eastern Daylight Time (0108 UTC June 22). US Naval Observatory. Observers in Oceania are almost full moon pass in front of the star AntaresAlpha Scorpii, the brightest star ScorpionScorpio on June 20th. Moonrise in New York City will occur… Read More »
May’s full moon delighted skywatchers as it shone brightly in the spring sky, and we have the photos to prove it. full moon of mayThe Moon, also known as the Flower Moon, rose and was visible in the sky shortly after sunset. constellation Scorpio. It was then processed to hide or hide. Antaresa red supergiant… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Total solar eclipses have come and gone, but skygazers have reason to continue looking up; The meteor shower will peak this week just before the full moon rises. The bright orb may steal some of… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. Total solar eclipses have come and gone, but skygazers have reason to continue looking up; The meteor shower will peak this week just before the full moon rises. The bright orb may steal some of… Read More »
We see about 12 full moons a year, when the Sun is directly on the other side of the Earth from the Moon (Prakesh Mathema/AFP via Getty Images) If you missed the Worm Moon in March, you’ll have to wait less than a month to catch the next Worm Moon in April. By then, if… Read More »