How Rare Is a Full Moon on Halloween?

Ever noticed that Halloween pictures always show a full Moon? How rare is a full Moon on Halloween, exactly? Let’s learn more about the mythical Moon on this rather mystical night! How Rare Is a Halloween Full Moon?Despite all the creative Halloween full Moon pictures, a full Moon occurring on Halloween is not a common

Strawberry Moon: Full Moon in June 2023

The full Strawberry Moon rises on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Will it be pink? What is the true origin of the name “Strawberry Moon,” and what are some other June Moon names? Learn more! When to See the Full Moon in June 2023On the evening of Saturday, June 3—just after sunset—look towards the southeast to

See A Total Eclipse Of The Sun, A Meteor Shower And A Billion-Dollar Blast-Off: Your Sky Guide To April 2023

(From March 31) Spring has sprung—and so begins a magical month for sky-watchers! On April 13, 2023 the European Space Agency will launch its $1,1 billion JUICE spacecraft to orbit Jupiter, than its mighty moon Ganymede. It’s going to be a nervous watch. That also applies to April 20’s total solar eclipse, which eclipse-chasers will

Full moon names for 2023 (and how they came to be)

Full moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. Those tribes of a few hundred years ago kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full moon. Their names were applied to the entire month in which each occurred. To be sure,

Watch for the Hunter’s Moon!

October’s full Moon reaches its peak on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Learn how the Hunter’s Moon got its name—plus, see Moon phase dates, Best Days by the Moon, folklore, and more! When to See the Full Moon in October 2022The Hunter’s Moon will reach peak illumination at 4:54 P.M. Eastern Time on Sunday, October 9.

Perseid meteor shower 2022 peak: How to watch it live online

The Perseid meteor shower will peak between August 11 and 12. Perseid is one of the most beautiful meteor showers we get each year. However, this year, the Sturgeon Moon is expected to peak around the same time. As a result, those who wish to watch the Perseid meteor shower in 2022 will find it

August’s Sturgeon Moon Gives Every Zodiac Sign an Opportunity For Gratitude

August may be a time for enjoying the summer sun, but it’s also a time to appreciate the sturgeon moon, which presents a time to practice gratitude for what you have, where you’ve come from, and the nature all around you. The August 2022 full moon is also the final supermoon of the year, which

Buck Moon: Full Moon in July 2022

July’s full Buck Moon is coming up— rising after sunset on Wednesday, July 13. This will be the biggest and brightest supermoon of the year! Find out when to look for this month’s Moon and also why we call it the Buck Moon. When to See the Full Moon in July 2022 July’s full Buck

Nature’s Fireworks: Thunderstorm Facts and Lore

With July comes nature’s fireworks—thunderstorms! How is thunder formed? How far away is lightning? Let’s look at some thunder lore and how thunder is born. What is Thunder? Thunder is born in the instant when the return lightning stroke leaves the earth and spears upward through the channel of ionized air. The channel is viciously

Buck Moon: Full Moon in July 2022

July’s full Buck Moon is coming up— rising after sunset on Wednesday, July 13. This will be the biggest and brightest supermoon of the year! Find out when to look for this month’s Moon and also why we call it the Buck Moon. When to See the Full Moon in July 2022 July’s full Buck