The micromoon refers to a full moon that rises when the celestial body is the farthest from Earth, which NASA states is about a 251,000-mile distance.

Following April's "micromoon," this month's full moon will appear slightly larger in the sky. Here's what May's moon is named ...

Today, May 2, 2025, the moon is 5 day old and is in the Waxing Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. It is 27% illuminated. Moon phase Date First Quarter April 4 Full Moon April 12 Third/Last Quarter ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Ahead of the full moon, a first-quarter moon will appear on May 4 at 9:52 a.m., followed by a last quarter moon on May 20 at 7:59 a.m ...

April stargazers are in for a special treat when April's full Pink Moon rises and when the the Lyrid meteor shower peaks. The April full moon will also be a micro moon, meaning it will ...

When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2025, including the full 'Flower Moon' on ...

This month features exciting astronomical events, including the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, the Flower Moon and the New Moon.

What phase is the moon in today, April 11? The moon on Friday, April 11, is in a waxing gibbous phase. It's 97% illuminated and almost at it's full moon phase, according to space.com. Waxing ...

Here's the full Moon calendar for May 2025 so you can plan your late-night sky sessions accordingly: Waxing Crescent: May 1–3 ...

Another month, another full moon. May's iteration of the lunar event, dubbed the Flower Moon, will reach peak illumination on May 12. Here's what to know about your chances of seeing it in ...

The new moon in Taurus occurred on Sunday, April 27 at 3:31 p.m. ET. We won’t see the moon in its effervescent glory, since ...

April's new moon rises in Taurus (7 degrees), which Thomas says will "bring attention to what we value and the worth we place ...