This year, the waning crescent moon will set early during the peak, leaving skies dark for optimal meteor viewing. (Here are nine must-see night sky events to look forward to in 2025.) ...

(Image credit: Starry Night.) The following night, Sunday (June 29), will see the waxing moon jump to the lower right of Mars, with its crescent form appearing to sweep underneath the Red Planet.

The full Buck Moon rising behind the Statue of Liberty on July 21, 2024. Gary Hershorn/Getty Images How To See the Buck Moon This year's buck moon will reach its peak illumination at 4:37 p.m ...