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Venus and crescent moon

Astronomy & Observing News

Moon and Planets to Gather in Twilight Spectacle on May 18–20

Watch the crescent Moon dance with the planets when it returns next week.

Regulus reappearance after occultation

Astronomy & Observing News

See the Moon Hide Regulus, the Stellar Heart of the Lion

Watch Regulus disappear and reappear before your eyes during its last North American occultation in the current cycle.

Crater edge near lunar south pole

Astronomy & Observing News

Do the Moon’s Poles Hold Less Water Than We Thought?

New observations reveal that permanently shadowed regions at the lunar poles might contain less water ice than astronauts were hoping for.

2-day-old crescent

Celestial News & Events

Explore June's Dusky Crescent Moon

The Moon returns to the evening sky this week to show off its elegant crescent and invite us to tour its nightside.

Smoky Strawberry Moon

Astronomy & Observing News

When Wildfires Imperil Our Night Skies, See Double and Variable Stars

As wildfire season expands, observers across much of the country try to make do.

Chandrayaan 3

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Moon's Water Ice Might Be More Accessible Than We Thought

Results from India’s Chandrayaan 3 lander show below-freezing conditions exist farther from the poles than expected.

Astronomy & Observing News

The Moon Is "Blue" This Wednesday...Or Is It?

If skies are clear this Wednesday, you'll see the full Moon — but it's not the "true" Blue Moon.

Moonrise refraction

Astronomy & Observing News

Find a Horizon and Savor the Bending of Light

The full Strawberry Moon on June 3rd invites us to experience the refractive power of Earth's atmosphere.

29-hour-old Moon

Astronomy & Observing News

See the Young Moon and the Lyrid Meteor Shower

We have an exciting week ahead with a crescent Moon that might break your observing record followed by a well-timed Lyrid meteor shower.

Lunarisms locator

Astronomy & Observing News

Pleasures of Lunar Pareidolia

Do you still see animal shapes in clouds? If so, you'll enjoy doing the same with the Moon, home to the Moon Maiden, a giant pair of scissors, and other fantastic specters of light and shadow.

Stars and moon

Astronomy & Observing News

Election Eclipse — Last Total Lunar Eclipse till 2025

Set the alarm and bring plenty of coffee. We've got a total lunar eclipse coming that you don't want to miss.

An astronaut from the Apollo 11 mission deploys a seismometer on the Moon.

Astronomy & Observing News

New Life for Lunar Seismic Data

A team of planetary scientists has reprocessed Apollo-era seismic data to meet modern forms, ensuring that these precious measurements remain usable for the next generation.

Launch KPLO

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Korea's Lunar Orbiter Heads for the Moon

South Korea's lunar orbiter has launched successfully for the Moon, joining a growing number of missions there.

Earthshine painting

Observing

Solving an Earthshine Mystery

Something we take for granted about the crescent Moon's appearance may be nothing more than an optical illusion.

Impact Crater

Astronomy & Observing News

Found: Booster Impact Crater on the Farside of the Moon

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission has found the impact site created March 4th. The crater might help reveal the impactor's identity.

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Mission Update: Mars and the Moon

Mission teams presenting at this week's Lunar and Planetary Science Conference provided updates on the Perseverance and Zhurong rovers at Mars, Chang'e 5's lunar sample return, and more.

Apollo 17 sample

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How Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon

Researchers gear up for Artemis and a new generation of lunar exploration, with a look at samples from the final crewed mission to the Moon.

Mare Orientale gravity map

Astronomy & Observing News

Set Your Sights on This Lunar Bull’s-Eye

Go ahead, live on the edge: Grab your chance this month to see Mare Orientale, one of the most spectacular lunar seas most people have never seen.

May 2021 lunar eclipse

Explore the Night with Bob King

A Near-Miss Total Lunar Eclipse

A near-total lunar eclipse will be widely visible across North America on the night of November 18–19. Dress warmly and go for it!

International Observe the Moon Night 2021

People, Places, and Events

International Observe the Moon Night 2021

Join fellow lunar enthusiasts all over the world in celebrating the Moon this weekend.