rather than the First Quarter moon and the Final Quarter moon, when the lunar face is half-lit, represents the half-illuminated moon. "People may casually call this a half moon, but remember ...

Its story, based on von Harbou’s novel The Rocket to the Moon, begins with Helius (Willy Fritsch, essentially pre-war Germany ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Friday, Nov. 1.

Scientists believe the moon's water, chemistry and energy could ... with the flight there spanning roughly five and a half years. NASA says the spacecraft will fire its engines to enter orbit ...

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under ...

For the past couple of weeks, Earth's orbit has been home to a "mini-moon" the size of a city bus. The celestial object is more than just a guest staying over for a quick visit. It's here to stay ...

However the main source of light for the Moon is the Sun. At almost all times, half of the Moon is being lit up by the Sun, but this need not be the half that is facing towards the Earth. The only ...

The Moon is one of nature's wonders, but to photograph it successfully you first have to understand it. Although astrophotographers specializing in the Moon usually photograph it through a powerful ...

The oohs, ahhs and spooky boos fill Osage Avenue in Mesa every night in October. What's been dubbed "Halloween Town' has gained a strong following on social media. A man is in jail after allegedly ...

De'Aaron Fox beats buzzer with heave from beyond half court The Kings end the third quarter in style as De'Aaron Fox sinks a 3-pointer from way downtown.