In geophysical terms, the Moon is a planetary-mass object or satellite planet. Its mass is 1.2% that of the Earth, and its diameter is 3,474 km (2,159 mi), roughly one-quarter of Earth's (about as wide as the …

Feb 12, 2026 · Your interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year, featuring detailed views from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, plus special Moon events.

Apr 7, 2026 · In what was the most highly anticipated moment of the Artemis II mission, four astronauts flew around the moon Monday, snapping photos and making detailed observations from the window …

4 days ago · Moon, Earth’s sole natural satellite and nearest celestial body. Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Its name in English, like that of Earth, is of …

Track the moon phase today with our interactive moon phase calculator. Get details on the current moon phase and the next full moon date.

Mar 24, 2026 · A new study highlights the volcanic Rimae Bode region as a scientifically promising destination for China's first crewed moon landing mission, which the nation wants to achieve by 2030.

Apr 5, 2026 · Astronauts on the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon are preparing for perhaps the most exciting phase of their journey.

2 days ago · NASA releases stunning new images captured by the Artemis II moon mission, including 'Earthset' and a solar eclipse from space See the first photos taken by the crew from the far side of …

Apr 1, 2026 · Use our Moon Phase Calendar to find dates and times of the full Moon, new Moon, and every phase in between. Beyond the phases of the Moon, you will also see daily Moon illumination …

4 days ago · Floating in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, the four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission had achieved more than just a historic return to human spaceflight around the moon. “From the …