Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 9

The Moon is nearing a new lunar phase, the Third Quarter. This occurs half of the Moon’s surface appears illuminated, with the visible portion continuing to shrink each night as we move towards the New Moon. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Thursday, April 9, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 59% of…

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Stephen Colbert has thoughts on Trumps double-sided ceasefire

Following days of threats, including a Truth Social post declaring that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” Donald Trump has announced a “double-sided ceasefire” with Iran, a two-week period in which the contested Strait of Hormuz will allow shipping traffic. On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert questioned the president’s Wednesday social media post and his…

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Track Artemis II live as Orion returns to Earth

Orion is in space, the Artemis II crew is returning from the moon, and you can follow their journey without leaving Earth. NASA‘s Artemis Real-time Orbit Website, or AROW, allows the public to track the moonship. During the roughly 10-day test flight, anyone with a phone or computer can see how far the crew —…

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for April 9, 2026

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…

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