As the moon moved through the shadow of the Earth, it was also being illuminated by light from the sun — causing the moon to ...

In a partial lunar eclipse, the sun, Earth and moon are almost, rather than fully, aligned. This means a dark section appears ...

The oldest documentation of astronomical studies that we know of were conducted by Babylonians as early as 1800 B.C. The civilization even appointed a group of officials to watch the night sky.

This full moon presents an exciting opportunity for ... For example, English Heritage, the organization that manages Stonehenge, has been researching the lunar standstill. Or you can catch a ...

Image: People view the full moon as a section moves into shadow during a lunar eclipse at Stonehenge stone circle. Pic: Reuters Image: The lunar eclipse visible above Canary Wharf in London.

If you're up in the early hours of Monday, September 8, you'll witness a total lunar eclipse, or "blood moon," visible across ...

People view the full moon as a section moves into shadow during a lunar eclipse, before dawn on Friday, at Stonehenge stone circle, near Amesbury, southern Britain. A blood moon total lunar ...