Moon, Lunar Eclipse
Digest more
NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in Full Moon phase, with 100% of its surface visible. Without any visual aids, tonight you can see the Mares Serenitatis and Vaporum, alongside the Aristarchus Plateau.
The eclipse didn't peak until after midnight. But in case you slept through it, here are some photos of the breathtaking view
The August full Moon, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, illuminated the sky over the UK on Thursday night. As an added bonus the Sun, Earth, and Moon lined up to create a lunar eclipse in parts of the world. BBC Weather Watchers captured stunning photos of the celestial display - which reached its peak pre-dawn across the UK.
Negotiations between Senate and House Republicans over a bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have stalled as President Trump is scheduled to visit NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston Friday.
Once again this year, archaeological sites, monuments and museums across Greece are bathed in the glow of the August full moon at night. View on euronews
This month brings glowing planetary meetups, excellent Milky Way viewing, and the start of a promising season for northern lights.
August was filled with space news, from meteor showers, full moons and now a partial lunar eclipse. Here's how to catch it before its gone.
August’s full moon in Pisces peaks on August 27 and will mark a partial lunar eclipse