May 7, 2024
New moon occurs today starting another synodic cycle. After today, you can find the Moon rising in the west after sunset.
Imaged above is what full moon will look like on May 23, 2024. During its full and new phase, the Moon is in syzygy with the Earth and Sun. While this does not always produce an eclipse, when in syzygy, the Moon and Sun’s tidal forces on Earth are working together which results in spring tides. Those that live in costal areas know this is when tidal highs and lows are more drastic. Image credit: NASA, SVS, Ernie Wright, Noah Petro and David Ladd