Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. In the wake of the rise of the full harvest moon during dusk ...

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 ...

Wondering if it's a full moon tonight or if the planet Venus and Regulus star will be visible again today? Here's what to know about this weekend's celestial events. Tonight's waning crescent moon ...

A conjunction is an astronomical event in which at least two planets – or, in this case, other celestial bodies – appear to our vantage from Earth to be close together in the sky. The trio of ...

The largest and closest supermoon of 2025 is on its way and you'll soon get a chance to see it illuminate Michigan skies. The beaver moon will peak the morning of Nov. 5, appearing brighter and ...

Venus loomed bright in the sky early Friday morning, but if you missed it, you'll get another chance if you're an early riser tomorrow. Venus appeared in a conjunction with the moon and the star ...

Stargazers across the globe are prepared for a celestial delight as the crescent moon takes flight with Venus in the predawn sky on Thursday, September 19. The spectacle will feature the razor-thin ...

On Dec. 9-10, skywatchers across parts of Canada, the U.S. and Europe will witness a very rare occultation of the bright star ...