What is the moon phase today? Today, Oct. 10, 2024, the moon is 8 days old and is in the Waxing Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. It is 46% illuminated. Moon phases reveal the passage of time in ...

But this one won’t be making an impact. Instead, it’ll be what space enthusiasts have dubbed a mini-moon, and it will stick around to orbit our planet for roughly two months beginning Sept.

Earth will get a second moon for about two months this year when a small asteroid begins to orbit our planet. The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, revolving ...

It’s just a little guy, and not everyone agrees that it’s actually a mini-moon. By Robin George Andrews Robin George Andrews has written a book about the science of planetary defense ...

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Starting next week, the moon, Earth’s closest celestial body, will be joined by a new neighbor: a second moon. From Sept. 29 until Nov. 25, astronomers calculate that 2024 PT5— which is what ...

A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon and casts a shadow. Tonight, it'll be visible in the top right corner of the moon - you'll see a sliver of the moon ...

Moon watchers will get a special treat this month: September's full "harvest" moon is also a supermoon, meaning it's slightly bigger and brighter than an average moon. The full moon will be Tuesday ...

If you're a moon enthusiast, you'll love this rare combination of celestial treats – a supermoon, a partial lunar eclipse, and a harvest moon – all in September. International Observe the Moon ...

The rising Full Moon of September 9, 2022, the Harvest Moon for 2022, coming up over a rolling ... [+] harvested prairie field near home in southern Alberta. (Photo by: Alan Dyer/VW Pics/Universal ...

September’s full moon — rising elegantly and looming large in Tuesday evening’s eastern sky — will be one to pause and admire. Not only is it a supermoon, but a partial lunar eclipse will ...