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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NASA’s twin GRAIL spacecraft reunite in lunar orbit

The deep Moans round with many voices

There’s a lot of Moon to observe

Exploring some curious lunar features

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Can you spot June’s total eclipse of the Moon?

How often does a large meteroid hit the Moon? Can I see such an impact?

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Total lunar eclipse, December 21, 2010

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Get ready for a total eclipse of the Moon

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The Moon and planets

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View a partial lunar eclipse

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View a lunar eclipse

Observe the Moon with a small telescope

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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.

Credit: Celestron.

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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