From quick flashes to faint glows that hang around a little longer, strange lights have been spotted on the moon for centuries. Known as transient lunar phenomena (TLPs), they’re still stirring debate ...

F or centuries, dating back to long before the invention of the telescope, people have reported odd flashes that sometimes ...

Sky events have always caught our attention. They can be beautiful, mysterious, and sometimes downright eerie. While most of ...

The far side of the Moon has long intrigued scientists, but recent discoveries revealed something unexpected. Two distinct ...

It’s not just the shadows themselves, though, it’s where they are—because there shouldn’t be any shadows at all. The ESA captured pictures of the Moon’s north pole from every possible angle over two ...

The biggest full moon of 2025, a so-called supermoon, will rise on Wednesday, Nov. 5, lighting up the night sky with its ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Illustration of a stage in the formation of the Earth-moon system. The Earth had recently formed ...

The Buck Moon will reach peak illumination at 4:36 p.m. CDT (20:36 UTC), but it won't become visible until after sunset. In Houston, for instance, moonrise is expected around 8:46 p.m. local time, ...

For generations, people have believed that the Moon has the power to stir up sleepless nights and strange behavior — even ...