Latest Moons Stories
Peregrine lunar lander experiences ‘critical loss of propellant’ following successful launch
See the most volcanic world in our solar system in new NASA images
More evidence for key ingredients to life detected on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
Why scientists think it’s time to declare a new lunar epoch
Here’s what a billion years does to glass on the moon
The Juno spacecraft spotted evidence of a salty ocean on Jupiter’s biggest moon
A sneak peek at the lunar camera destined for the Artemis missions
The moon is 40 million years older than we thought, according to crystals collected by Apollo astronauts
This private lander could be the first US machine on the moon this century
What the ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse looked like to a satellite nearly 1 million miles from Earth
We can predict solar eclipses to the second. Here’s how.
Moon-bound Artemis III spacesuits have some functional luxury sewn in
A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse and Hunter’s Moon will bring lunar drama to October’s skies
Why astronomers want to put a telescope on the dark side of the moon
The best US parks for eclipse chasers to see October’s ‘Ring of Fire’
31 award-winning astronomy photos: From fiery horizons to whimsical auroras
The newest moon-bound robot will roll around like a tennis ball
The upcoming ‘blue supermoon’ will be the biggest of the year
India’s successful moon landing makes lunar history
Why do all these countries want to go to the moon right now?
How do you keep a spacesuit clean? One answer is antimicrobial fabric.
Two full moons, colorful meteors, and an asteroid will light up August’s sky
Space junk is a precious treasure trove to some archaeologists
Check out NASA’s fun new electric vans
Four-legged dog robots could one day explore the moon
NASA’s quirky new lunar rover will be the first to cruise the moon’s south pole
Uranus got its name from a very serious authority
A toaster-sized NASA instrument captured a UV scene of the Milky Way
July’s skies heat up with the Buck Moon, a shimmery Venus, and more
How to get your name engraved on a NASA spacecraft bound for Europa
A Strawberry Moon, solstice, and meteor shower will dance across the skies this June
NASA hopes its snake robot can search for alien life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
Hidden oceans could be lurking deep within Uranus’ moons
Watch this week’s rare solar eclipse from anywhere in the world
Jupiter’s icy ocean worlds could be cool travel destinations in the future
Follow the JUICE mission as it launches to Jupiter and its many mysterious moons
Lunar laws could protect the moon from humanity
Ice giant Uranus shows off its many rings in new JWST image
Before the Artemis II crew can go to the moon, they need to master flying high above Earth
Meet the first 4 astronauts of the ‘Artemis Generation’
Scientists are finally getting into the rhythm of sea creatures’ lunar cycle
April’s skies boast the full pink moon, Lyrid meteor shower, and a total solar eclipse
Catch 5 planets (including Uranus) in an ultra-rare planetary alignment
We finally have a detailed map of water on the moon
NASA finally got comfier spacesuits, but astronauts still have to poop in them
Moonlight will help inspire a Danish church’s wildlife-friendly design
Lunar dust is notoriously hard to clean, but a new spray might do the trick
Moondust could chill out our overheated Earth, some scientists predict
Astronomers find 12 more moons orbiting Jupiter
Here’s what to look for in the night sky this February
How old is Earth? It’s a surprisingly tough question to answer.
This map-making AI could be the first step towards GPS on the moon
A mysterious magma ocean could fuel our solar system’s most volcanic world
Artemis I’s solar panels harvested a lot more energy than expected
ispace’s private lander might be the first to touch down on the moon
Welcome back to Earth, Orion!
This will be SpaceX’s crew on its first private, all-civilian trip around the moon
Fireballs, bright Mars, and a big moon will dazzle in December’s night sky
60 years of moonshots, made possible by the Deep Space Network
Orion sends back new images of the moon’s craters, some of which could be home to ice and water
Orion will air kiss the moon today during important Artemis exercise
10 incredible lunar missions that paved the way for Artemis
With Artemis 1 launched, NASA is officially on its way back to the moon
Get ready to watch NASA’s most powerful rocket head for the moon