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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.

In 1972, John Young walked on the moon—and broke some wind.

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.

Catch the first full moon of 2023 on January 6.

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.

Blood moons are rare events, so catch it while you can.

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.)

At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin participates in a ceremony renaming the refurbished Operations and Checkout Building for Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon.

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.

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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.

Astronaut Alan Shepard wears his pressure suit for the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) flight, the first American crewed spaceflight.

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.

The Ever Given shortly after being dislodged in the Suez Canal.

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.

President John F. Kennedy urged Americans that going to the moon was within reach.

When John F. Kennedy Told the World Why 'We Choose to Go to the Moon'

John F. Kennedy's stirring speech on September 12, 1962, sparked a passion for space exploration that eventually led us right to the moon.

Earth Is Set to Get a New Mini-Moon Next Month

Astronomers are still unsure whether the object headed toward Earth is an asteroid or a piece of debris left over from a 50-year-old rocket launch.

Halloween will be even spookier this year.

A Rare Blue Moon Will Light Up the Night Sky This Halloween

A blue moon on Halloween only happens once in a blue moon (once every 19 years or so, in this case.)