Half of the moon will be illuminated as it reaches its first quarter phase on Monday, June 2. The first quarter phase marks the quarter point on the moon's monthly journey, according to NASA.

The moon will reach a quarter of its monthly journey, illuminating one half, on June 2. Here's how to see it.

Why It Matters There was already a black moon on December 1, which makes this celestial phenomenon extremely rare. The next black moon will not happen for another two and a half years.

Learn how planet Earth’s only natural satellite was formed, its weird features like a black sky and extreme temperatures and more science facts about the moon.

HOUSTON – Tonight, skywatchers in Houston will have the chance to experience a rare astronomical event known as a “Black Moon.” This phenomenon occurs when a second new moon appears within a ...

December 2024 will see a rare "black moon," a term for the second new moon in a calendar month. The second new moon of December will occur tonight, at 5:27 p.m. ET (2227 GMT) on Dec. 30, according ...

A rare Black Moon will rise at the end of the year, and it will give both professional and amateur astronomers a great opportunity to view some far-away celestial bodies.

WASHINGTON — There will be a rare "black moon" on Dec. 30, but you're likely not going to notice anything that unusual if you look to the sky on Monday. Most people are familiar with blue moons ...

Scots will be treated to a rare lunar phenomenon tonight, as a 'black moon' is set to give give stargazers a unique view of the sky. The unusual event only occurs once every two and a half years.

In fact, you don't need to be in one of the states experiencing a black moon to enjoy the skies as the new moon occurs everywhere. On rare occasions, a new moon is visible in the sky—eclipses.

WASHINGTON — There will be a rare "black moon" on Dec. 30, but you're likely not going to notice anything that unusual if you look to the sky on Monday. Most people are familiar with blue moons ...

WASHINGTON — There will be a rare "black moon" on Dec. 30, but you're likely not going to notice anything that unusual if you look to the sky on Monday. Most people are familiar with blue moons ...