This Week’s ‘Black Moon’ Will Help You See Other Planets
This Friday, May 19, a rare “black moon” will rise in the nighttime sky, signaling the start of a new age when bloodshed and chaos will reign upon the Earth.…
When to See April’s Full Pink Moon at Peak Brilliance
Photo: HikoPhotography (Shutterstock) April’s full Moon rises on Saturday, April 16, and reaches peak illumination at 2:57 p.m. ET. Lifehack: Enjoy the Pink Moon’s peak illumination while listening to Nick…
When to See the ‘Worm Moon’ at Peak Brilliance
Photo: Charles T. Peden (Shutterstock) Moon fans and casual lunar observers: If everything goes according to plan, the full moon in March will rise on Friday, March 18. Known as…
When to See the ‘Snow Moon’ in February
Photo: zef art (Shutterstock) Werewolves take note: In February, the moon will be full on Tuesday, the 16th, so plan for your transformation accordingly. The moon will appear above the…
When to See the Wolf Moon in January
Image: Denis Andricic (Shutterstock) January’s full moon, sometimes called the Wolf Moon, will rise on the northeastern horizon on Monday, Jan. 17 at 6:51 pm, East Coast time. The moon…
How Each Full Moon Got Its Name (and When to See Them)
This month’s hunter’s moon got me thinking about moon names, and wondering if the full moon in every month has its own name. Spoiler: It does. The name “harvest moon”…
When to See the Spooky Hunter’s Moon at Peak Brilliance This Month
Photo: AZP Worldwide (Shutterstock) Look to the sky on October 19 and 20 for a view of the Hunter’s Moon in its full glory. The moon will be nearly 100…
When to See the ‘Harvest Moon’ at Peak Brilliance This Month
Photo: Darkfoxelixir (Shutterstock) The full moon that occurs nearest to the autumnal equinox, which is coming up on Sept. 22—is nearly upon us. Which means, for all you infinity scarf…