Moon
LADEE Successfully Enters Lunar Orbit on Oct. 6 Amidst Government Shutdown
NASA’s LADEE lunar orbiter will fire its main engine on Oct. 6 to enter lunar orbit in the midst of…
What are the Phases of the Moon?
Everyone knows that the Moon goes through phases, but let’s talk about why it does. It comes down to illumination,…
Tonight’s Harvest Moon Is For The Birds … Really!
Tonight's the Harvest Moon, the full Moon closest to the fall equinox. A perfect time to catch a big orange…
This Company Wants To Send Robots Into Lunar Caves
Ever since (and most likely long before) the first tantalizing glimpses of a lunar lava tube and skylight were captured…
Astrophotos: The Smiley Face Moon and Companions in the Sky
Did you notice a bright "star" close to the Moon last night (September 8, 2013)? People around the world had…
How Did the Moon Form?
The night sky just wouldn’t feel right without the Moon. Where did our our friendly, familiar satellite come from? Scientists…
LADEE Launch: Images and Videos from Our Readers
NASA's newest mission to the Moon, LADEE, launched from Wallops Island in Virginia, lighting up the sky along the US…
NASA Science Probe Blazes Spectacular Trail to the Moon from Virginia
This magnificent view of NASA’s LADEE lunar orbiter launched on Friday night Sept 6, on the maiden flight of the…
Watch LADEE Launch Live!
NASA’s heading back to the Moon, and you can see the launch – either live with your own eyes if…
See Venus and the Moon Together in the Sky on September 8
Sky watchers worldwide are in for a treat Sunday evening September 8, 2013 as the waxing crescent Moon passes near…