Why is the moon so big tonight? What is the moon phase?

The rare lunar event, called a wolf supermoon, will appear larger and brighter than the typical full moon phase.

Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on January 2

As of Friday, Jan. 2, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to The Sky Live, 98.9% of the moon will be lit up tonight.

Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 27

As of Saturday, Dec. 27, the moon phase is First Quarter. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, 47% of the moon will be ...
Space.com

The moon is getting slightly farther away from the Earth each year — a physicist explains why

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) ...
Forbes

‘Extreme’ Supermoon: Why Wednesday’s Full Moon Is So Special

Crowds look on as the super moon rises behind the Fremantle War Memorial at Monument Hill on November 14, 2016 in Fremantle, Australia. A super moon occurs when a full moon passes closes to earth than ...
The Conversation

The Moon is getting slightly farther away from the Earth each year − a physicist explains why

Stephen DiKerby receives funding from NASA and NSF grants, as well as from Michigan State University. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to ...