Daily Moon Guide | Observe - Moon: NASA Science
NASA's interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year.
Livestream the Eclipse – Moon: NASA Science
May 10, 2022 · Enjoy the following livestreams of the spectacular phenomenon, including a special episode of NASA Science Live explaining the science of the eclipse. NASA Science Live: Watch a Total Lunar Eclipse. Date: Sunday, May 15. Time: 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. ET.
Live Stream the November 8 Lunar Eclipse – Moon: NASA Science
On November 8, 2022, the Moon passed fully into Earth's shadow and produced a total lunar eclipse. Totality took place between 5:17 a.m. and 6:42 a.m. EST (10:17 and 11:42 UTC), with the partial and penumbral phases of the eclipse continuing until 8:50 a.m. EST (13:50 UTC).
Overview | About – Moon: NASA Science
Empower people to learn more about the Moon and space science and exploration, using Earth’s Moon as an accessible entry point. Facilitate sharing of Moon-inspired stories, images, artwork, and more.
What You Need to Know about the Lunar Eclipse
May 2, 2022 · A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue.
The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon; the Buck or Thunder Moon
Jun 22, 2023 · The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon; the Buck or Thunder Moon; the Hay, Mead, or Rose Moon; Guru Purnima; and Asalha Puja or Dharma Day. The next full Moon will be on Monday morning, July 3, 2023, appearing opposite the …
NASA Announces New Partnerships for Commercial ... - Moon: …
Nov 29, 2018 · Nine U.S. companies now are eligible to bid on NASA delivery services to the lunar surface through Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contracts, as one of the first steps toward long-term scientific study and human exploration of the Moon and eventually Mars.
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.
Lunar Science and Exploration Highlights: Recent Updates
Aug 1, 2024 · NASA’s LRO Images Intuitive Machine’s Odysseus Lander. NASA’s LRO Observes 2024 Solar Eclipse Shadow. New Evidence Adds to Findings Hinting at Network of Caves on Moon. NASA, JAXA Bounce Laser Beam Between Moon’s Surface and Lunar Orbit.
Phases of the Moon - Moon: NASA Science
Oct 4, 2017 · The outer ring shows what we see on the Earth during each corresponding part of the Moon's orbit. You can see the phase, apparent diameter and other motions of the Moon throughout the year 2018, at hourly intervals, as simulated based on images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter ›