The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight.

A rare blue moon will rise on May 30 and into the following day, but will Oregonians be able to see it? The second full moon of the month will rise at around 8:14 p.m., according

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The beaver moon will turn full at 8:20 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 5. It will look full the night before and the ...

More than 36,000 near-Earth asteroids have been discovered, according to NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies. The largest asteroid impact in recorded history occurred on June 30, 1908, during the Tunguska event in Siberia, Russia. The date of Asteroid Day was chosen to commemorate this event.

Editor's note: The February full moon put on a spectacular show when it rose to flood the night sky with cold moonlight on Feb. 1! Check out our picks of the most jaw-dropping views of the "Snow Moon" from around the world in our February full moon photo ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The full flower moon — named for spring blossoms across North America — will turn full on Friday, May 1, 2026.