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We're just days away from the New Moon, with the Moon now shrinking to a just a thin sliver of light. This waning phase marks the final stretch of the lunar cycle. As of Wednesday, Dec. 17, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means only 6% of the moon ...
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Complete guide to the lunar cycle and Moon phases for 2026
Learn the lunar cycle and 2026 moon phases, including new moon, full moon, and quarter phases. Discover dates, illumination, and tidal effects from NASA and Space.com.
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Moon phases: Date and time of the next full moon
With the year 2025 coming to an end, the Moon continues its regular cycle of phases. December brought the spectacle of a Supermoon, which coincided with the month's Full Moon, also known as the Cold Moon. Next on the agenda for the moon phases is the Wolf ...
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Why does the Moon turn red during eclipses? The Science behind the March 3rd event explained
Explanation of why the Moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse, detailing the March 3 event, Earth’s shadow phases, atmospheric refraction, and eclipse season timing.
If you live in the United States, mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 3. That’s when a total lunar eclipse will occur above the contiguous states, although the farther west you are, the more of it you’ll be able to see. Lunar eclipses happen when ...