The Moon

The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. Whether enjoying a lunar eclipse or observing the Moon’s surface, it has many fascinating features to explore.

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The Moon rises over mountains in Utah. Credit: NASA/Bill Dunford.

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Why does the Moon look so large sometimes as it rises on the horizon?

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Spot the Moon and the Pleiades: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

The corona is made of hot, glowing plasma flying off of the Sun. It can only be seen when the Sun is completely eclipsed. Credit: Blake Estes

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Solar eclipse: Plan for the next big one in North America

A single crescent moon is a familiar sight in Earth's sky, but with Saturn's many moons, you can see three or even more. The three moons shown here are Titan (3,200 miles or 5,150 kilometers across), Mimas (246 miles or 396 kilometers across), and Rhea (949 miles or 1,527 kilometers across). This view looks toward the anti-Saturn hemisphere of Titan. North on Titan is to the right. Credit: NASA.

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Why does Earth have only one Moon?

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The Moon, Mars, and Saturn line up: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

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The Moon meets Saturn: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

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The Moon slides by Antares: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

An artist's conception of astronauts at work on the Moon.

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What time is it on the Moon? We might soon know

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What are solar eclipses and how often do they occur?

This spectacular photographic sequence around totality shows some of the features you'll see if your sky is clear and you're in the path of totality April 8, 2024. Credit: Ben Cooper.

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, The Moon, The Sun, Upcoming Events

Final pregame thoughts on Monday’s eclipse, from Astronomy Magazine’s Dave Eicher

Spanish moss is shown in the shape of a circle with Braille writing above it.

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, The Moon, The Sun, Upcoming Events

A genius use of Spanish moss will help visually impaired people experience the eclipse

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Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

The Sun

Safely observing the Sun can be a fun and rewarding experience.

Credit: Ted Hauter.

The Moon

Our nearest celestial neighbor provides many great sights.

Planets

Targeting our solar system’s other worlds is well worth the effort.

Credit: Tony Hallas.

Deep-Sky Objects

Nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies are the night sky’s hidden gems.

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Telescopes & Equipment

Explore the tools that can help you unlock the night sky.

Credit: Peter Michaud, Gemini Observatory.

Astrophotography

Capturing great celestial sights is both an art and a skill.

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