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May’s Full Flower Moon Coincides with a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Here’s everything you need to know about the special double feature.
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Catch the Shadowy Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Coming in May
About a third of all lunar eclipses only ever hit the “partially illuminated” shadow of the Earth's penumbra. Here's how to see it happen this May.
NASA Announces Astronauts for Its 2024 Mission Around the Moon
Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Reid Wiseman will make up the crew of Artemis II when it launches in 2024.
Catch the Full Worm Moon Coming in March
You'll have to be an early bird to catch a glimpse of March’s full worm moon at its peak in 2023.
When a Hot Mic Caught an Apollo 16 Astronaut Complaining About Farts In Space
In 1972, Apollo 16 commander John Young walked on the moon—and broke some wind.
The Wolf Moon, the First Full Moon of 2023, Is Coming in Early January
The wolf moon—the first full moon of 2023—is a great chance for astronomy enthusiasts to ring in the new year.
The 2022 Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak This Week—Here’s How to See It
The Perseid meteor shower will be hard to observe in 2022, but it's still worth looking up at its peak between Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12.
The Buck Moon—the Year’s Biggest Super Moon—Has Arrived. Here’s the Best Way to See It
On July 13, 2022, we will be treated to a super buck moon—the biggest and brightest super moon of the year.
June’s Strawberry Moon Will Light Up the Skies on Tuesday Morning
The strawberry moon (June's full moon) isn't pink as its name suggests, but it is the most colorful moon of the lunar calendar.
There's a Total Blood Moon Eclipse Happening This Weekend—Here's How to See It
You can see a moon right out of a sci-fi novel. No special equipment needed.
Don't Miss This Weekend's Black Moon Partial Solar Eclipse
The black moon at the end of April comes with a bonus spectacle: the first partial solar eclipse of 2022.
A Rocket Booster Is About to Hit the Moon, But No One Is Sure Where It Came From
The booster is set to collide with the moon in days, but no one seems to be taking responsibility for it.
You Can Own a Piece of Mars—Provided You Have $800,000
A new Christie's auction features chunks of Mars, the Moon, and the only known meteorite to ever cause a fatality. (It was a cow.)
10 Fascinating Facts About Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin is best known as the second astronaut to walk on the moon, but he also holds a Guinnnes World Record.
The Last Full Moon of 2021 Is Coming This Weekend—Here’s What To Know About the Cold Moon
Here's what you should know about 2021's full cold moon, include the meaning of the name and the best time to see it.
Catch a Partial Lunar Eclipse of the Micro Beaver Moon this November
In the early morning hours of November 19, a partial lunar eclipse will turn the micro beaver moon reddish brown.
13 Facts about Astronaut Alan Shepard, the First American in Space
Fifty years ago, Alan Shepard became the first astronaut to hit a golf ball on the moon. Read on for more facts about trailblazing career at NASA.
Spot Saturn, Jupiter, and a Full Blue Moon This August
A blue moon occurs shortly after the planets Jupiter and Saturn reach opposition, making August the perfect time to see the three bodies.
The Strawberry Full Moon Is Coming—Here’s When to See It
June’s strawberry full moon is a great excuse to sky-gaze and a nice reminder that strawberries are in season right now.
Don't Miss the Only Total Lunar Eclipse of 2021
A spectacular "blood moon" total lunar eclipse will be visible from North America, South America, Australia, and more on May 26, 2021.
How the Full Worm Moon Helped Free the Stuck Ship in the Suez Canal
Regular full moons cause spring tides, but March’s worm moon wasn’t a regular one—it was a supermoon.
Don't Miss the Super Pink Moon Coming in April 2021
On April 26, the full moon will appear especially large and bright in the night sky. Here's what you need to know to catch the super pink moon.
11 of Our Solar System's Most Magnificent Moons
Our solar system is home to more than 200 moons, each with their own wonderful quirks. Here are 11 of the most incredible ones.
Earthshine Is Coming—How to See the Dark Part of the Crescent Moon in Spring 2021
Spring is the best time to observe Earthshine—the phenomenon in which the glow of the Earth lights up the crescent moon.