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As NASA plans to return humans to the moon as part of the Artemis program, the space agency is looking at how to enable astronauts to work on the lunar surface at the south pole. Those efforts ...
Though it will never fly to the moon, NASA's test unit for a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) is helping inform the design and development of the commercial rovers now vying to go there. NASA's ...
The strawberries are flowering, which means it's almost time for June's "Strawberry Moon." The moon won't be red in color like it was during the blood moon in March. Rather, this full moon ...
Since the first observation of the far side of the Moon in the 60s, it has been clear that there are major differences between the side of the Moon that we always see and the one that is always ...
The full Flower Moon will soon blossom in Kentucky's night skies. Here's what you should know about the full moon as well as other astronomical happenings happening this month. When is the next ...
The full Flower Moon will soon blossom in Indiana's night skies. Here's what Hoosiers should know about the full moon as well as other astronomical happenings happening this month. Monday ...
Players pair moon phase cards on a 3x3 grid to advance through levels. The Doodle educates users about the lunar cycle while providing entertainment. Google is celebrating the beauty of the half ...
The April full moon is called a "pink moon" Stargazers will also get to see what is called a "micromoon" during the full moon May's full moon is called the "flower moon" In March, it was a blood ...
April's full moon will reach peak illumination at 7:22 p.m. local time on Saturday, April 12. Contrary to its name, the moon will not turn a shade of pink. The name is instead an homage to the ...
Here’s a simple question: What’s a moon? As with so many questions in science, it may seem straightforward but truly isn’t. “Why, a moon is a celestial body that orbits a planet,” you ...
Those who glanced up at the sky Thursday night had an opportunity to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total ...