Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The rising Full Moon of September 9, 2022, the Harvest Moon ...

On October 10, the New Moon in Libra heralds the onset of Navratri, a vibrant nine-night festival of devotion among Hindus. This sacred time celebrates goddess Durga, whose narrative focuses on ...

The Moon passes 0.6° south of the bright star Antares at 9 A.M. EDT. By evening, our satellite sits near the border of Scorpius and Ophiuchus, some 6° east (to the upper left) of Antares. They make a ...

Pirate, vampire, witch or skeleton? For Halloween, I'll tell you which costume suits your zodiac sign, plus the accessory ...

According to one account, the association between horns and infidelity dates back to 12th-century Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). As the story goes, Emperor Comnenus would abduct the wives of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

The Moon is still very much visible in its current position in the lunar cycle, so, if the sky is clear, try and spot some craters or mares. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Friday, Oct. 2, NASA's ...

Get ready for a celestial double treat. The first full moon of the fall season will reach peak illumination in the night sky this weekend — and sky-gazers will also have a chance to spot Saturn. The ...

The Moon is almost completely full in the sky, so tonight, there's another chance to spot some of the features that stand out on its surface. Here's what to look for if you've got clear skies. What is ...

Artist’s concept of a future moon base. A new study suggests there would be enough water on the moon for smaller bases, villages or towns, but not larger cities. Image via ESA. Elvis and fellow ...

Sometime between April 11 and May 22, 2024, a comet or asteroid the size of a 3- to 6-story building hit the moon. But we didn’t know about it until someone scanning Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter maps ...