The Perseid Meteor Shower has returned for its annual appearance, and this year's show is already underway. Starting on July ...

It's also the third moon in the lunar cycle. But unfortunately, there's still not enough light on the moon's surface to see any craters or other interesting geological features. W ...

Texas stargazers can catch a rare "smiley face" in the sky on Friday, April 25. Venus, Saturn and the Moon will create the spectacle just before sunrise. MySA Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

A two-day old moon is not difficult to see if you know where to look. But to see a moon one day old — or less — requires planning and patience. The new moon occurs at 11:02 p.m. EDT on Monday ...

How You Can Navigate Your Way North Or South Using A Crescent Moon The trick is handy if you don't have a compass, nor know what the North Star/Southern Cross looks like. James Felton.

On Sunday evening, June 29, a waxing crescent moon, 24% illuminated by the sun, will pass very close to Mars and make for a rather attractive sight, low in the western sky at dusk.