On July 11, 1999, the Yucatan Peninsula was plunged into darkness as the moon passed momentarily between the sun and the ...

New research reveals how Mayan astronomers built a precise eclipse prediction system using complex lunar mathematics.

More than a thousand years ago, astronomers from the Maya civilization developed one of the most sophisticated time-keeping ...

The Maya astrological calendar had 260 days, and it was used to divine individuals' destinies. In the Dresden Codex, there is ...

The remarkable accuracy behind the Maya people’s eclipse forecasts may have emerged from an astrological calendar system that could still hold true ...

Researchers decode the Dresden Codex eclipse table, revealing how Mayan daykeepers predicted solar eclipses before modern ...

The Maya civilization possessed the remarkable ability to forecast solar eclipses with stunning accuracy for over 700 years, using nothing more than careful observation and mathematical genius. A ...

What is the moon phase today?Today, Oct. 23, 2025, the moon is 2 days old and is in the Waxing Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. It is 4% illuminated.October 2025 moon phases and datesMoon ...

Check today’s Moon phase and explore the full lunar calendar for 2025, showing each stage from new moon to full moon throughout the year.

Here’s the full moon calendar for 2025 with dates, traditional names, and what each lunar phase means for skywatchers.

The next full moon in 2025 is at 8:19 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 5. This is the second to last full moon of the year and is referred to as the Beaver moon in reference to the time beavers finished ...

Diwali, a major holiday celebrated by South Asian communities, ends today. When is it next year? Here's more about the ...