Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How do we know when the next full moon is? While a full moon calendar comes in handy, learning the moon phases will help you predict when the next full moon will be. Another plus?

As of Wednesday, March 4, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous . According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 99% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

This video explains the phases of The Moon in 3D. Once you understand the phases then you can find out what time of day or night to look for the moon. Moped thug who brutally attacked two cyclists in south London cries as he is jailed for 18 months Warning ...

Explanation of why the Moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse, detailing the March 3 event, Earth’s shadow phases, atmospheric refraction, and eclipse season timing.

Thanks to our lunar cycle, the moon is always changing how it appears to us. Tonight's moon is a little shy, and we can explain why. The lunar cycle is a series of eight phases of the moon's visibility, based on how much light the sun shines on it.

January's full Moon reaches peak illumination at 6:14 p.m. EST on Jan. 3, more than an hour after moonrise, so it should be well clear of the horizon. But astronomy aficionados don't need to be watching at that particular moment to see the Moon at its fullest.

Discover what to expect during tonight's dramatic Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse. Learn about the five key phases, from the subtle penumbral start to the intense red of maximum eclipse.