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.

Moon illusion: No, our satellite is not really bigger when on the horizon

Astrophotography, The Moon

Snapping your own lunar pics

Human Spaceflight, The Moon

Apollo 16: Remembering the penultimate Moon mission, 50 years later

Lunar morning magic

Observing, The Moon

Explore the Moon at First Quarter

Human Spaceflight, Robotic Spaceflight, The Moon

A rogue rocket will crash into the Moon this week, shedding light on cosmic impacts

Space Exploration, The Moon

Nukes on the Moon: When the Atomic Age met the Space Age

Ask Astro: How would a volcanic eruption affect a lunar eclipse?

Human Spaceflight, Space Exploration, The Moon

Rare Apollo lunar sample will have its opening day

Space Exploration, The Moon

The Moon’s farside has sticky soil, Yutu-2 finds

Planets, Space Exploration, The Moon

Will Lunar Vertex solve the mystery of lunar swirls?

Astronomy for beginners, The Moon, The Sun

A crescent corona

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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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