It's almost a new lunar phase.

The lunar crescent will disappear below the horizon before midnight on Jan. 22.

An image of a full moon. - Photo by Omer Tarsuslu/Anadolu via Getty Images The moon is barely visible tonight, there's just a sliver of light left before it disappears completely. We’re only a day or ...

The faint crescent Moon returns to the western sky after the new Moon on January 19, 2026, providing a chance for early evening observation near the horizon after sunset.

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The dark side of the moon is real — but it’s probably not ...

The current lunar phase, a waxing crescent, supports focused intent and building internal rhythm. This period encourages ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An image of a full moon. - Photo by Omer Tarsuslu/Anadolu via Getty Images We're approaching the end of this lunar cycle, and the ...