In the U.S., the New Moon occurs tonight, Dec. 19, when the Moon is nearly invisible in the night sky, ending the waning crescent phase and beginning a new lunar cycle. However, in other parts of the world, depending on time zone, the New Moon may fall on Dec. 20.

Firefly plans to launch its lander toward the moon’s South Pole by the end of 2026. Assuming it arrives in one piece, the receiver will attempt to capture a signal from an orbiting satellite to test and validate whether the system actually functions as intended.

December's new moon in Sagittarius will shake up relationships and communication for every zodiac sign. Here's your horoscope for the new moon.

A rock no bigger than a golf ball could have caused the recent lunar impact, according to the observatory. At an ultra-high speed, estimated at roughly 78,000 mph, the meteorite could have left a sizable mark. NASA estimates that a 10-pound meteoroid could blast out a crater over 30-feet wide while throwing 165,000 pounds of moondust and debris.

With 2025 coming to a close, it’s time to look down the road at the astrology of 2026 to get a sense of what you can expect in the months ahead. By getting a sense of what the planets and luminaries — that’s the sun and the moon — will be up to,

Moon phases refer to the changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, driven by its 29.5-day orbit around our planet.

Blue Moon is a one-man stage show disguised as a movie, and its beating heart is a singular Ethan Hawke. The capstone in a rich career, Hawke's showcase has elevated him to the fifth spot on Gold Derby's predicted Best Actor Oscar nominees, and his work thoroughly merits what would be a third acting nod.

The new moon is the initiatory phase of each month’s lunar cycle, bringing the sun and moon together in the zodiac. This union of the luminaries signifies a new beginning — both of the moon’s shape-shifting visage in the sky,