The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This ...

What's happening when you look up tonight?

Today, May 30, 2026, the moon is 13 days old and is in the Full Moon phase of its lunar cycle. It is 99% illuminated.

The Moon is almost completely dark tonight, signaling that the New Moon phase is close. The final visible crescent of the Moon on display is ever so faint, meaning it's another night of no visible ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Despite its poetic nickname, the moon that’s turning full on May 31 will not sport a blue tint. Instead, it will look like an ...