Daily Moon Guide | Observe – Moon: NASA Science
NASA's interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year.
The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon; the Buck or Thunder Moon
Jun 22, 2023 · The Moon will appear full for 3 days around this time, from early Monday morning into early Thursday morning. The first of four consecutive "supermoons" of 2023 is on Monday, July 3. The Moon will will appear full through the July 4th holiday in the U.S.
Overview | Phases, Eclipses & Supermoons – Moon: NASA Science
From your astronaut’s viewpoint, you can see that the Moon is an average of 238,855 miles (384,399 km) from Earth, or about the space that could be occupied by 30 Earths. It travels around our planet once every 27.322 days in an elliptical orbit, an elongated circle.
Full Moon Blog: The Next Full Moon is the Sturgeon Moon, Hay …
Jul 20, 2018 · Saturday morning, August 11, 2018, at 5:58 AM EDT, will be the new Moon, when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and is usually not visible from the Earth. The Moon will be visible from northern Europe or northeastern Asia, as it …
Super Blue Moons: Your Questions Answered – Moon: NASA Science
Aug 17, 2023 · Will the Moon be blue? No, that’s just the term for two full moons in a month. Is the Moon ever blue? On rare occasions, tiny particles in the air ― typically of smoke or dust ― can scatter away red wavelengths of light, causing the Moon to appear blue. Will this Moon be bigger and more “super?”
International Observe the Moon Night 2024 Recap
Nov 4, 2024 · International Observe the Moon Night 2024 Recap. Image Credit: NASA/Vi Nguyen. Published: November 4, 2024. This brochure provides an overview of International Observe the Moon Night and highlights quotes, images, and statistics from 2024’s event.
Why the Moon? - Moon: NASA Science
Sep 7, 2023 · The Artemis missions will build a community on the Moon, driving a new lunar economy and inspiring a new generation. This video explains why returning to the Moon is the natural next step in human space exploration, and how the lessons learned from Artemis will pave the way to Mars and beyond.
Ice Confirmed at the Moon's Poles – Moon: NASA Science
Aug 20, 2018 · In the darkest and coldest parts of its polar regions, a team of scientists has directly observed definitive evidence of water ice on the Moon’s surface.
International Observe the Moon Night – Moon: NASA Science
Tune in for Moon observing tips, lunar science updates, Artemis preparations, interviews with NASA experts, solar eclipse highlights, and a glimpse of participation around the world. See All Live Streams
Remembering Dick Gordon - Moon: NASA Science
Nov 7, 2017 · Former NASA astronaut Richard Gordon, command module pilot on Apollo 12, the second lunar landing mission, passed away on Nov. 6, 2017. Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot said in a statement on Gordon's passing: “NASA and the nation have lost one of our early space pioneers.