Daily Moon Guide | Observe - Moon: NASA Science
NASA's interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year.
Phases of the Moon - Moon: NASA Science
Oct 4, 2017 · As the bright parts of the Moon appear to change shape during the month, each stage of the change is called a phase, and each phase carries its own name. This chart shows why this happens. The center ring shows the Moon as it revolves around the Earth, as seen from above the north pole.
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.
Super Blue Moons: Your Questions Answered – Moon: NASA Science
Aug 17, 2023 · Will the Moon be blue? No, that’s just the term for two full moons in a month. Is the Moon ever blue? On rare occasions, tiny particles in the air ― typically of smoke or dust ― can scatter away red wavelengths of light, causing the Moon to appear blue. Will this Moon be bigger and more “super?”
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 …
Full Moon Blog: The Next Full Moon is the Sturgeon Moon, Hay …
Jul 20, 2018 · Saturday morning, August 11, 2018, at 5:58 AM EDT, will be the new Moon, when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and is usually not visible from the Earth. The Moon will be visible from northern Europe or northeastern Asia, as it …
Teachable Moment: What's a Supermoon and Just How Super is It?
Nov 30, 2017 · The supermoon is a great opportunity for teachers to connect concepts being taught in the classroom to something students will undoubtedly be hearing about. Students can practice writing skills in a Moon journal, study Moon phases and apply their math skills to observing the supermoon.
Why the Moon? - Moon: NASA Science
Sep 7, 2023 · The Artemis missions will build a community on the Moon, driving a new lunar economy and inspiring a new generation. This video explains why returning to the Moon is the natural next step in human space exploration, and how the lessons learned from Artemis will pave the way to Mars and beyond.
The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon; the Sturgeon Moon
Aug 1, 2023 · The full Moon after next will be Wednesday night, August 30, 2023, at appearing opposite the Sun (in Earth-based longitude) at 9:36 PM EDT. This full Moon will be the second full Moon in August, making it a Blue Moon by the newer definition introduced by Sky & Telescope magazine in 1946.
Moon Map | Resources - Moon: NASA Science
Apollo missions 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17 each landed in different locations on the lunar surface. These locations, each fascinating for their own particular reasons, sampled a wide range of lunar geology and terrain, from smooth mare plains to rugged ancient highlands.