Earth has a new moon-like object, known as a "mini-moon," orbiting our planet. This phenomenon is a temporary capture of small celestial bodies, which can provide valuable insights into the formation ...

A new moon on July 14 starts the countdown to the August 12 total solar eclipse, while the first waxing crescent and the ...

For centuries, people believed that the Moon was Earth’s only natural satellite. While this remains true for permanent moons, ...

The moon has been bathed in solar wind for billions of years, but the two hemispheres are struck by solar wind of different ...

It's a new Moon phase tonight.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Monday's new moon on June 15 marked 2026's closest "super ...