Daily Moon Guide | Observe – Moon: NASA Science
NASA's interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year.
Super Blue Moons: Your Questions Answered – Moon: NASA Science
The Moon of August 30-31, 2023, is a full moon, a supermoon, and a blue moon. Here's what it all means.
Live Streams for September 14, 2024 – Moon: NASA Science
Sep 10, 2024 · Tune in here Saturday, September 14 to catch up on NASA lunar exploration and science from the past year, discover what’s on the horizon, and explore the ways in which participants from around the world celebrate International Observe the Moon Night.
What You Need to Know about the Lunar Eclipse - Moon: NASA …
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.
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).
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.
The Next Full Moon is the Beaver Moon and a SuperMoon
Nov 10, 2016 · The Moon will appear full for about three days around this time, from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning (possibly even into Tuesday evening). This full Moon is a "SuperMoon."
Livestream the Eclipse – Moon: NASA Science
May 10, 2022 · On May 15-16, the Moon passed into Earth's shadow. Enjoy the following livestreams of the spectacular phenomenon, including a special episode of NASA Science Live explaining the science of the eclipse.
Full Moon Blog: The Next Full Moon is the Sturgeon ... - Moon: …
Jul 20, 2018 · The next full Moon will be Friday afternoon, July 27, 2017, appearing "opposite" the Sun (in Earth-based longitude) at 4:20 PM EDT. The Moon will appear full for about three days centered around the this time, from Thursday morning through Sunday morning.
Teachable Moment: What's a Supermoon and Just How Super is It?
Nov 30, 2017 · The new moon phase occurs when the Moon and the Sun are lined up on the same side of Earth. The Moon doesn’t orbit in a perfect circle. Instead, it travels in an ellipse that brings the Moon closer to and farther from Earth in its orbit.