creating a crescent shape. During Saturday’s celestial event, the moon will appear to pass in front of the sun and partially block it, throwing a shadow over parts of Earth’s Northern Hemisphere.

On March 29, a partial solar eclipse will cast a shadow on the sun for people in the Northeast. See when, where and how to look.

its orbital tilt placed it 8.4 degrees away from the Sun. As a result, it appeared as a delicate crescent, similar to the phases of the Moon. Using the observatory’s 14-inch main telescope ...

April’s pink “micromoon” will appear smaller than other full moons this year as it nears its farthest point from Earth in its ...

Skygazers across the UK – and in other parts of the world – are looking up to catch the astronomical spectacle.

The next full moon over Mississippi rises April 12. Know when to find dark skies to watch the Lyrids meteor shower this month ...

Ramadan, the month of fasting celebrated by Muslims, ends soon. Here's when Eid al-Fitr will be in the United States and how it is celebrated.

creating a crescent shape. During Saturday's celestial event, the moon will appear to pass in front of the sun and partially block it, throwing a shadow over parts of Earth's Northern Hemisphere.