Earth's Moon: Formation, Composition and Orbit
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What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.
Lunar eclipses 2024: When, where & how to see them
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference There are two lunar eclipses in 2024. Our guide tells you how you can see them and when the next lunar eclipse will occur.
How to photograph a supermoon
By Tom Ormerod last updated
Learn what will give you the best chance of capturing stunning photos of supermoons, including the Harvest Moon next week.
September full moon 2024 guide: The Super Harvest Moon gets eclipsed
By Jesse Emspak last updated
The full moon of September, called the Harvest Moon, will be on Sept. 17 and undergo a partial lunar eclipse visible from anywhere on the night side of Earth.
Blue Moon: what is it and when is the next one?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.
New moon of August 2024: Venus in conjunction
By Jesse Emspak published
The day after the new moon , the moon will be in conjunction with Venus, passing just under the planet low on the horizon in the night sky.
August full moon guide 2024: Full Sturgeon Moon occults Saturn
By Jesse Emspak last updated
Reference Our August full moon guide tells you everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, including where and when to see it.
July full moon 2024: See the Buck Moon share the sky with Mercury
By Jesse Emspak last updated
The July full moon, also known as the Buck Moon, occurs on July 21. It will share the evening sky with Mercury, which will be at its greatest apparent distance from the sun that day.
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