The Full Moon this month is Wednesday, Feb. 12. Note: Moon phases in the calendar vary in size due to the distance from Earth and are shown at 0h Universal Time. Credit: Astronomy: Roen Kelly The ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Thursday, Feb.

So while it may seem like the “Cold Moon” belongs to 2023, it’s actually part of the 2024 astronomical calendar. A full moon looks its most impressive when it’s viewed on the eastern ...

So in 2023 it begins on Sunday ... based on a system of measuring time based on the cycles of the Moon. The lunar calendar is used to determine the dates of important events and festivals in ...