NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in Full Moon phase, with 100% of its surface visible. Without any visual aids, tonight you can see the Mares Serenitatis and Vaporum, alongside the Aristarchus Plateau.

The August full Moon, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, illuminated the sky over the UK on Thursday night. As an added bonus the Sun, Earth, and Moon lined up to create a lunar eclipse in parts of the world. BBC Weather Watchers captured stunning photos of the celestial display - which reached its peak pre-dawn across the UK.

NOAA forecasts up to G2 geomagnetic storms on Thursday, Aug. 27 and Friday, Aug. 28, with aurora possible during a deep partial “blood moon” lunar eclipse.

Angelenos are exactly where they need to be to see Thursday’s partial 'blood moon' lunar eclipse — provided the weather cooperates.

A partial lunar eclipse will be visible throughout New England, including in Rhode Island, tonight, Aug. 27 – that is, if the weather cooperates. The moon will pass into the shadow of Earth, creating a deep partial eclipse that lasts into the early hours of Friday, Aug. 28, according to NASA.

Negotiations between Senate and House Republicans over a bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have stalled as President Trump is scheduled to visit NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston Friday.

Once again this year, archaeological sites, monuments and museums across Greece are bathed in the glow of the August full moon at night. View on euronews

This month brings glowing planetary meetups, excellent Milky Way viewing, and the start of a promising season for northern lights.