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.

East meets west?

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There might be remnants of an ancient planet buried inside Earth

Observing, Planets, The Moon

The Sky This Week: The Moon meets Uranus

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The Sky This Week: Enjoy the March Full Worm Moon

Solar System, The Moon

Ask Astro: What happened after the giant impact that created the Moon?

Human Spaceflight, The Moon

Alan Shepard smacked golf balls on the Moon — and now we know where they landed

Your new Moon: Exploring Luna from your backyard

Human Spaceflight, The Moon

Watch: Mining the Moon for rocket fuel

Astronomers want to plant telescopes on the Moon

Human Spaceflight, The Moon

Neil Armstrong’s bootprint (and other lunar artifacts) are now protected by U.S. law

Space Exploration, The Moon

Arecibo is dead. Should we build its replacement on the Moon?

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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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