At each end of that cycle is a major lunar standstill, also called a lunistice, a rare celestial event that occurs when Earth and the moon are at their maximum tilts. That leads to the moon rising ...

Skywatchers in central Florida and southern Texas can witness a rare lunar standstill on Feb. 7, as the waxing gibbous moon ...

The final full moon of 2024 will also feature a rare celestial event not seen in nearly two ... known as the "major lunar standstill" or lunistice. Per Space.com, the lunistice occurs when the ...

An astronomical event will be visible to the United States tonight during the first full moon of the year. The full moon of the year will be accompanied by a lunar event called occultation ...