In geophysical terms, the Moon is a planetary-mass object or satellite planet. Its mass is 1.2% that of the Earth, and its diameter is 3,474 km (2,159 mi), roughly one-quarter of Earth's (about as …

Nov 1, 2025 · Moon, Earth’s sole natural satellite and nearest celestial body. Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Its name in English, like that …

Jun 25, 2025 · The Earth and Moon are tidally locked. Their rotations are so in sync we only see one side of the Moon. Humans didn't see the lunar far side until a Soviet spacecraft flew past …

6 days ago · Discover the moon like never before! Interactive moon phases, 3D moon exploration, moon landing history, and lunar calendar designed for children. Learn about the moon through …

6 days ago · A Japanese astronomer captured a pair of objects slamming into the lunar surface in recent days.

Oct 31, 2025 · The glow of the moon will even cast faint shadows on the ground, a rare effect visible only during the most intense supermoons. Here’s the best time to see and photograph it.

6 days ago · A Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. The Moon's orbit creates different phases, including a Full Moon. Full Moons have traditional names, like …

Sep 18, 2025 · The eight lunar phases are, in order: new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. The cycle …

Nov 4, 2025 · The November Supermoon, coined the full Beaver Supermoon, will be the biggest and brightest moon of the year.

Find the Moon’s illumination, distance, and latitude for any time on any date. The Moon has four primary and four intermediate lunar phases during a lunar month. Here's all you need to know …