In the hours following sunset on Saturday (June 28), the waxing crescent moon will line up with Mars and the bright star Regulus above the western horizon — before swiftly slipping out of view.

The fine detail of a crescent moon is captured over an iconic Seattle logo in this week's Reader's Lens.

A breakdown of how to get the most out of the different moon phases, from the new moon through waxing, full, and waning cycles.

According to Stellarium, the moon will be visible right around 5 a.m., meaning that residents will have a very limited amount of time to see the “smiley face” before the sun washes it out.

The waxing crescent moon behind the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. AFP EDITORIAL USE ONLY A cleaner uses the Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleanerto clean the Old Royal Naval College in London ...

Ramadan commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes visible. And that’s true across the Islamic world.

Venus and crescent moon delight stargazers around the world Venus, the "Evening Star," was seen shining above a crescent moon in several locations.

With the moon 72% illuminated and entering its waxing crescent phase, according to space.com, it's headed toward a special full moon. Here's a look at what's happening in this month's lunar cycle.

The waxing and waning moon can keep your emotions in check ahead of the new and full moon. Astrologers explain how to make the most of it.

Stars like Gisele Bündchen swear by getting their haircut during the crescent moon. Here's how the lunar cycle affects your hair, according to astrologer Valerie Mesa.

The lunar phases and their meaning There are eight lunar phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent.

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