Lunar eclipses are a popular event for skywatchers worldwide. Lunar eclipses occur when Earth moves between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow across the lunar surface. Lunar eclipses can only ...

The sun also affects the tides, albeit less so than the moon, by attracting masses of water. The solar role is additive to the lunar one therefore, the respective geometry also influences the tides.

This pattern repeats over the year, making it easy for enthusiasts to monitor the lunar cycle. The year 2025 will weave an interesting celestial tapestry for those interested in lunar observations.

termed the synodic month or lunar month, lasts about 29.5 days. Though a Full Moon only occurs during the exact moment when Earth, Moon, and Sun form a perfect alignment, to our eyes, the Moon ...

Recent photos taken by India’s Space Research Organization moon orbiter, known as Chandrayaan 2, clearly show the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 landing sites more than 50 years later. The photos were ...

Our moon goes through phases, sometimes turning red or disappearing into shadows. Here's what you need to know about the full moon. Amanda Kooser Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets ...

The final full moon of 2024 will rise as far north as it ever does — a phenomenon that happens every 18.6 years called a "major lunar standstill." December's full moon, also known as the cold ...

Scientists propose a 'remelting' of the Moon's surface 4.35 billion years ago due to the tidal pull of Earth causing widespread geological upheaval and intense heating. Much about the Moon remains ...

(Credit: Alexey Chizhik/Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research) Much about the Moon remains shrouded in mystery, including its age. Analyses of samples brought back from the lunar surface ...

Lunar Trailblazer will focus specifically on mapping the moon. A brief timeline of water discoveries on the Moon Scientists have long been fascinated by the surface of our closest celestial ...

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