Moon
Seeing Red: Spectacular Views of this Morning’s Total Lunar Eclipse
Did the Moon appear a little on crimson side to you last night? It’s not your imagination, but it was…
Why The Eclipse Forced A Shutdown Of Lunar Spacecraft’s Instruments
While people across North America marvelled at the blood-red moon early this morning, some NASA engineers had a different topic…
Webcasts and Forecasts for Tonight’s Total Lunar Eclipse
Are you ready for some eclipse action? We’re now within 24 hours of the Moon reaching its ascending node along…
The Science Behind the “Blood Moon Tetrad” and Why Lunar Eclipses Don’t Mean the End of the World
By now, you may have already heard the latest tale of gloom and doom surrounding the upcoming series of lunar…
NASA Announces ‘Take the Plunge’ Contest – Guess when LADEE Hits the Moon – Soon!
You can enter NASA’s ‘Take the Plunge’ contest and guess LADEE’s impending lunar impact date, expected on or before April…
Get Ready for the April 15, 2014 Total Lunar Eclipse: Our Complete Guide
April the 15th: In the United States, it’s a date dreaded by many, as the date to file taxes –…
The Moon Is Just 95 Million Years Younger Than The Solar System: Study
Stuff from Earth's interior, combined with simulations, have one research team pinning down the Moon's age to only 95 million…
Astrophotos: Here’s What a Super-thin Crescent Moon Looks Like
Last night, you could have sung that old astronomical favorite, "By the light of the slivery Moon." Yep, it was…
Observing Alert: Watch the Moon Cross the Hyades This Week
A photogenic grouping greets evening sky watchers this week providing a fine teaser leading up to a spectacular eclipse. On…
Stunning Astrophoto: Moon in the Lighthouse
The March full Moon, sometimes called the "Worm Moon" for signaling the coming of spring in the northern hemisphere. This…