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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.
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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.
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.
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.)
NASA Will Award You Up to $20,000 for Designing a Toilet That Works on the Moon
Winners of NASA's Lunar Loo Challenge will receive thousands of dollars for designing toilets that works as well on the moon as they do in microgravity.
July's Last Quarter Moon Is Coming This Weekend
The last (or third) quarter moon is named for the moon phase it’s in—not how much of the moon is visible.
Eau de Space: Former NASA Scientist’s New Perfume Smells Out of This World
It’s not Chanel No. 5, but it is the closest you can get to finding out what space smells like without going there.
An Annular Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Some Parts of the World on Summer Solstice Weekend
On June 21, 2020, an annular eclipse or "ring of fire" will appear over parts of India, Africa, and Europe.
10 Fascinating Illustrations of Soviet Space Exploration From the 20th Century
From liaising with Martians to living on the moon, here’s where Soviet magazines thought the Cold War’s space race would take us.
How to Livestream Tonight’s Super Pink Moon
The pink moon on April 7 will be the biggest and brightest supermoon of 2020. Here's how to watch the event without leaving your home.
A Super Pink Moon—the Biggest Supermoon of 2020—Is Coming In April
The next full moon is 2020’s biggest and brightest supermoon (though, despite its name, it won’t be pink).
There's a Second Moon—a Mini-Moon—in Earth's Orbit
Earth's second moon, a "mini-moon" dubbed 2020 CD3, is about the size of a small car and may have been trapped in our planet's orbit for years.
How to See Venus and the Moon Share a ‘Kiss’ in a Rare Astronomical Event This Week
On Thursday, Venus and the moon will appear to nearly touch in the night sky after sunset. Here's what you should know about the spectacle.
The Moon Will Make Mars Disappear Next Week
Take a break from your regularly scheduled stargazing to watch the moon swallow Mars on Tuesday morning.