Daily Moon Guide | Observe – Moon: NASA Science
WEBNASA's interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year.
Phases of the Moon - Moon: NASA Science
WEBOct 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
WEBFrom 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
WEBAug 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
WEBJun 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 Sun in Earth-based longitude at 7:39 AM EDT.
The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon; the Sturgeon Moon
WEBAug 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.
The Moon's Orbit and Rotation - Moon: NASA Science
WEBDec 2, 2022 · The animation shows both the orbit and the rotation of the Moon. The yellow circle with the arrow and radial line have been added to make the rotation more apparent. The arrow indicates the direction of rotation.
Why the Moon? - Moon: NASA Science
WEBSep 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.
Overview | Dynamic Moon - Moon: NASA Science
WEBWith no flowing water or gusting winds to wear away its landscape, geologic features like craters, cliffs, and lava flow last much longer on the Moon than they do on Earth – but five decades and counting of lunar exploration have shown that the Moon is more dynamic than previously thought.
The Snow Moon – Moon: NASA Science
WEBFeb 5, 2017 · On Tuesday night into Wednesday Morning, February 14 to 15, 2017, the bright planet Jupiter will appear near the waning gibbous Moon, with the bright star Spica nearby. For the Washington, DC area, the Moon will rise Tuesday night at 9:40 PM, Jupiter will rise at 10:16 PM, and Spica will rise at 10:27 PM.