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The phases of the moon explained

For as long as humans have gazed upward, the moon has been our constant nocturnal companion. It has shifted, glowed, and reshaped itself in a mesmerizing dance of light and shadow. Its rhythmic cycle ...
A family traveling from Michigan to Milton on Christmas Day helped save a dog left for dead in rural Santa Rosa. Weeks later, the dog has found a home.
The sighting of a crescent moon determines the beginning of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Here's when to ...
Eight skiers buried by snow and debris near California’s Lake Tahoe amid dangerous conditions were killed in what is now the deadliest avalanche in the state’s recorded history, authorities said ...
The blissfully dark nights surrounding this month's new moon phase on Feb. 17 present a perfect opportunity to explore the wonders of the post-sunset realm while free of the glare cast by our natural ...
Today's new moon gives way to next full moon of 2026 turning into a fiery red blood moon during a total lunar eclipse. Here's when and where to watch ...
Lunar New Year begins February 17—here's what it celebrates, why dates shift, and what the Year of the Fire Horse means.
Whether you’re unfamiliar with Lunar New Year or need a refresher, this guide to ushering in the Year of the Horse has you covered.
In March, it's time to start moving away from winter with the rise of the full "Worm Moon," a Native American term. What's ...