Moon FAQs

Phases of the moon, moonrise, and moonset information.

Moon Phases FAQs

How many days are in a lunar cycle (synodic month)?
Why does the moon change shape every night?
What are the 8 phases of the moon in order?

Moonrise & Moonset FAQs

Why can I see the moon during the day?
Why does the moon rise about 50 minutes later each day?
Does the moon always rise in the East?

Supermoons & Special Moons FAQs

What is a Blue Moon and how often does it happen?
What is a Harvest Moon?
Why does the moon look orange or red sometimes?
What is a "Micro Moon"?

Illumination & Distance FAQs

What is the difference between Perigee and Apogee?

Lunar Eclipses FAQs

What is a "Blood Moon"?
Do I need special glasses to watch a lunar eclipse?
What is the difference between a partial and penumbral eclipse?