Moon
Mysterious Moon Flashes: Could the Transient Lunar Phenomena be Linked to the Solar Cycle?
A key mystery in observational lunar astronomy may be at least partially resolved. An interesting study appeared recently in the…
Golden Spike Still Needs Your Help to Get to the Moon
Last December the Golden Spike Company announced its plans to enable private-sector lunar exploration missions which would be feasible, profitable, and…
The Man Who Sold The Moon … And Other ‘Lunarcy’
One man claims to own the moon. Another promises to create effective lunar habitats. And yet another, a former astronaut,…
Remains of GRAIL Spacecraft Found on Lunar Surface
On December 17, 2012, the GRAIL mission came to an end, and the two washing machine-sized spacecraft performed a flying…
Stalking the Lunar X
This week offers observers a shot at capturing a fascinating but elusive lunar feature. But why study the Moon? It’s…
Join the Golden Spike Video Contest
If you've been following Golden Spike Company, you know that the company is planning to launch commercial Lunar exploration missions…
Looking Into the Moon’s Permanently Shadowed Craters
There are some craters on the Moon that never see the light of day. But that doesn't stop the Lunar…
Astrophotos: The Full Snow Moon
In Native American lore, the full Moon in February is called the Snow Moon, as this time of year usually…
Luckiest Photo Ever: The Moon, Jupiter … and More
"No matter how much you plan and prepare," said photographer Greg Gibbs, "sometimes you just have to be very lucky."…
Jupiter and the Moon Have a Close Encounter in the Sky February 18, 2013
The movement of the Moon makes a fascinating study of celestial mechanics. Despite the light pollution it brings to the…