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Planets, constellations and more: Here's what to look out for around the new moon on Feb. 17

Grab your telescope and join us on a sightseeing tour, before the moon returns to spoil the fun!
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Don't Miss March's Full Blood Moon: When to Watch the Total Lunar Eclipse

The eclipse will be visible across North America, but set your alarm -- you'll need to stay up late to see it.

Moon sighting is a key part of Muslim life – how the lunar cycle determines the start of Ramadan and Eid

When Muslims arriving in the UK tried to sight the new crescent Moon, they would often struggle – in part due to a very British problem: the cloudy weather.

Moon will turn dark red over the US next month, here’s why

Sky watchers who get up in time on a morning in early March have a chance of spotting a special 'blood moon' eclipse this year.

Is there an eclipse today? When to see the moon turn red

The worm moon, a blood moon, will be visible during a lunar eclipse over Michigan March 2-3, 2026. Here's what to know.

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on February 17

As of Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Moon phase is New Moon. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 0% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. The next Full Moon will be on March 3. The last Full Moon was on Feb. 1.

The iPhone will go to the moon for the first time on upcoming NASA mission

While heavily modified smartphones have been to space before, NASA is planning to send almost commercial-grade phones to the Moon for the first time.

Scientists discover recent tectonic activity on the moon

Scientists have produced the first global map and analysis of small mare ridges (SMRs) on the moon, a characteristic geological feature of tectonic activity. Published in The Planetary Science Journal Dec.