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A golden Full Moon in a dark blue sky seen through the branches of a foreground tree.

Observing, The Moon

2026 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases

Robotic Spaceflight, Today in the History of Astronomy

Jan. 6, 1998: Lunar Prospector launches

Science, Solar System

Why does the same side of the Moon always face Earth?

Astrophotography, Observing, The Moon

How to photograph the Moon

Observing, The Moon

The truth behind the Super Moon

Science, Solar System

Moonquakes are the primary trigger for lunar landslides, study finds

Is the New Moon ever visible?

Today in the History of Astronomy

Oct. 6, 2010: Chang-e 2 arrives at the Moon

Human Spaceflight, Solar System

Why NASA is targeting the Moon’s south pole for Artemis

Is there ever a time that the Moon does not set or rise?

Robotic Spaceflight, Today in the History of Astronomy

Sept. 12, 1959: Luna 2 launches

Sean Duffy accelerates plan for lunar nuclear reactor