Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...

As it grows, it is known as a waxing moon, and gradually increases from a waxing "crescent" (for its shape into the first quarter moon. As it continues to brighten, it takes on an oblong ...

Monday evening (Nov. 4), the night before Election Day, will bring a lovely celestial display involving the two brightest ...

The South Taurid and North Taurid meteor showers peak in early November. Here's everything you need to know about this month's doubleheader of shooting stars.

But according to some people online, you can also use the moon to gauge your compatibility. It's called moon-phase compatibility, and according to the theory, if you compare the phase of the moon on ...

Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory astronomer Eric McLaughlin shares a notable celestial event to check out this month.

Date Phase Moon Rise Moon Set November 01 New Moon 7:35 am Nov 01, 5:42 pm November 02 Waxing Crescent 8:39 am Nov 02, 6:10 pm November 03 Waxing Crescent 8:44 am Nov 03, 5:45 pm November 04 Waxing ...

November’s major meteor shower ramps up as the Moon reaches perigee shortly before its Full phase in the sky this week.

The Southern Taurids will be visible near the Taurus constellation, which rises in the eastern sky soon after dark. It will ...

Our views of several planets improve this month, most notably that of Jupiter, which approaches its closet approach to Earth ...

If you are interested in Hindu mythology, there is a fascinating story behind the fading phase of the moon, known as Chandra's waxing and waning. In the Mahabharata, specifically in the Shalya ...

SANDUSKY — A waxing crescent moon shone upon the westward drive for the Chagrin Falls girls side’s Division IV state semifinal against Ottawa-Glandorf at Sandusky Perkins. It was poetic for what the ...