Moon

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 –…

11 years ago

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…

11 years ago

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…

11 years ago

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…

11 years ago

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…

11 years ago

Zoom to the Moon’s North Pole with this Incredible New Gigapixel Map

OMG - breathtaking! That was my reaction when I clicked on this incredible new interactive map of the moon's north…

11 years ago

China’s Yutu Moon rover starts Lunar Day 4 Awake but Ailing

Chang’e-3/Yutu Timelapse Color Panorama This newly expanded timelapse composite view shows China’s Yutu moon rover at two positions passing by…

11 years ago

NASA Engineer Answers 4-Year-Old’s Questions With a Personal Video

Like many kids his age, 4-year-old Lucas Whiteley is fascinated about space and astronauts and has a lot of questions…

11 years ago

Watch a Bright Star Disappear Behind the Moon Monday Night

Ever dabbled in the occult? You'll have your chance Monday night March 10 when the waxing gibbous moon glides in…

11 years ago

NASA Lunar Orbiter snaps Spectacular Images of Yutu Moon Rover driving around Chang’e-3 Lander

Yutu rover drives around Chang’e-3 lander – from Above And Below Composite view shows China’s Yutu rover and tracks driving…

11 years ago