In a rare joint astrological event, the new moon this weekend is paired with a solar eclipse — both in fire sign Aries.

It is 12% illuminated. Moon phase Date First Quarter March 6 Full Moon March 14 Third/Last Quarter March 22 New Moon ...

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 Saturday, March 29 ...

A super new moon won't be seen in Texas, but stars will be brighter than ever Saturday. Does Texas have any dark sky communities for stargazing?

The extra 50 minutes is how long it takes any spot on the Earth to "catch up" to the moon's new position. Why do the biggest tides happen when the moon is new and full? Although tides are affected ...