Astronomy: Moon, Sun, & Planets

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Today's Moon Phase
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Today's Moon Phase

97% of Full • 16 days old

Sun & Moon Rise and Set

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Today's Sun

Sunrise

Sunset

Moonrise

Moonset

Meteor Showers

Catch a star! See meteor showers dates for 2019 —plus viewing tips.

Moon Folklore of the Day

People speak of the new moon lying on her back or being ill-made as a prognostic of wet weather.

Moon Question of the Day

Why don't eclipses occur every month?