Moons(Page 3)

From icy Europa to supermoons, here is the latest in lunar science.

Latest in Moons

A Southwest Research Institute scientist named Norm Pelletier is wearing all white protective gear as he prepares the Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) for delivery and integration onto the European Space Agency’s JUICE spacecraft. As part of a 10-instrument payload to study Jupiter and its large moons, UVS will measure ultraviolet spectra that scientists will use to study the composition and structure of the atmospheres of these bodies and how they interact with Jupiter’s massive magnetosphere.

A toaster-sized NASA instrument captured a UV scene of the Milky Way A toaster-sized NASA instrument captured a UV scene of the Milky Way

By Laura Baisas

A full moon known as the Buck Moon is seen as a deer grazes outside the village of Taarbaek, Denmark on July 14, 2022.

July’s skies heat up with the Buck Moon, a shimmery Venus, and more July’s skies heat up with the Buck Moon, a shimmery Venus, and more

By Laura Baisas

Europa Clipper Propulsion Module

How to get your name engraved on a NASA spacecraft bound for Europa How to get your name engraved on a NASA spacecraft bound for Europa

A full moon rises with clouds below. June's Strawberry Moon peaks on June 3.

A Strawberry Moon, solstice, and meteor shower will dance across the skies this June A Strawberry Moon, solstice, and meteor shower will dance across the skies this June

By Laura Baisas

Concept art of NASA EELS snake robot on icy surface of Saturn's moon, Enceladus

NASA hopes its snake robot can search for alien life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus NASA hopes its snake robot can search for alien life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus

A NASA image of the planet Uranus with six of its 27 known moons, Ariel, Puck, Miranda, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon, labeled.

Hidden oceans could be lurking deep within Uranus’ moons Hidden oceans could be lurking deep within Uranus’ moons

By Laura Baisas

A group of people outside their cars along a closed road, wearing eclipse glasses to watch a solar eclipse.

Watch this week’s rare solar eclipse from anywhere in the world Watch this week’s rare solar eclipse from anywhere in the world

By Briley Lewis

Callisto Jupiter moon in colorized NASA Galileo image

Jupiter’s icy ocean worlds could be cool travel destinations in the future Jupiter’s icy ocean worlds could be cool travel destinations in the future

Artist's concept of JUICE spacecraft at Jupiter

Follow the JUICE mission as it launches to Jupiter and its many mysterious moons Follow the JUICE mission as it launches to Jupiter and its many mysterious moons

By Laura Baisas

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin photographed on the moon during Apollo 11 by Neil Armstrong

Lunar laws could protect the moon from humanity Lunar laws could protect the moon from humanity

Pale blue Uranus with clearly detailed rings captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

Ice giant Uranus shows off its many rings in new JWST image Ice giant Uranus shows off its many rings in new JWST image

By Laura Baisas

Orion space capsule capturing surface of moon during NASA Artemis I mission

Before the Artemis II crew can go to the moon, they need to master flying high above Earth Before the Artemis II crew can go to the moon, they need to master flying high above Earth

Artemis II astronauts in orange NASA and Canadian Space Agency spacesuits

Meet the first 4 astronauts of the ‘Artemis Generation’ Meet the first 4 astronauts of the ‘Artemis Generation’

By Purbita Saha

Scientists are finally getting into the rhythm of sea creatures’ lunar cycle

Scientists are finally getting into the rhythm of sea creatures’ lunar cycle Scientists are finally getting into the rhythm of sea creatures’ lunar cycle

By Virat Markandeya/Knowable Magazine

A total solar eclipse, a bright ring of sunlight around a dark moon on July 2, 2019.

April’s skies boast the full pink moon, Lyrid meteor shower, and a total solar eclipse April’s skies boast the full pink moon, Lyrid meteor shower, and a total solar eclipse

By Laura Baisas

Two people, silhouetted, looking up at a clear night sky.

Catch 5 planets (including Uranus) in an ultra-rare planetary alignment Catch 5 planets (including Uranus) in an ultra-rare planetary alignment

By Briley Lewis

Water on the moon highlighted in varying shades of blue from NASA SOFIA data

We finally have a detailed map of water on the moon We finally have a detailed map of water on the moon

By Briley Lewis

NASA Axios spacesuit helmet with a pulled-back visor with better visibility on the moon

NASA finally got comfier spacesuits, but astronauts still have to poop in them NASA finally got comfier spacesuits, but astronauts still have to poop in them

Moonlight will help inspire a Danish church’s wildlife-friendly design

Moonlight will help inspire a Danish church’s wildlife-friendly design Moonlight will help inspire a Danish church’s wildlife-friendly design

By Theo Nicitopoulos / Hakai Magazine

A close-up view of astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission, photographed during the extravehicular activity (EVA) on the surface of the moon

Lunar dust is notoriously hard to clean, but a new spray might do the trick 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

Moondust could chill out our overheated Earth, some scientists predict Moondust could chill out our overheated Earth, some scientists predict

Jupiter and its four planet-size moons, called the Galilean satellites, were first photographed in early March 1979 by Voyager 1 and assembled into this collage. They are not to scale but are in their relative positions.

Astronomers find 12 more moons orbiting Jupiter Astronomers find 12 more moons orbiting Jupiter

By Laura Baisas

A green tailed comet streaks across the night sky.

Here’s what to look for in the night sky this February Here’s what to look for in the night sky this February

By Laura Baisas

How old is Earth? The age depends on the formation of the moon.

How old is Earth? It’s a surprisingly tough question to answer. How old is Earth? It’s a surprisingly tough question to answer.

By Eva Botkin-Kowacki

the surface of the moon revealing beautiful craters

This map-making AI could be the first step towards GPS on the moon This map-making AI could be the first step towards GPS on the moon

By Tatyana Woodall

The Jovian moon Io, showing a volcanic eruption.

A mysterious magma ocean could fuel our solar system’s most volcanic world A mysterious magma ocean could fuel our solar system’s most volcanic world

By Briley Lewis

NASA Orion spacecraft with unfolded solar panels on wings as it circles the moon. The Earth is far off in the background.

Artemis I’s solar panels harvested a lot more energy than expected Artemis I’s solar panels harvested a lot more energy than expected

By Briley Lewis

ispace Hakuto-R Mission 1 moon lander waiting to be launched with SpaceX rocket from Cape Canaveral

ispace’s private lander might be the first to touch down on the moon ispace’s private lander might be the first to touch down on the moon

By Tatyana Woodall

NASA Orion space vehicle on Navy ship with parachutes deployed

Welcome back to Earth, Orion! Welcome back to Earth, Orion!

By Laura Baisas, Sara Kiley Watson

This will be SpaceX’s crew on its first private, all-civilian trip around the moon

This will be SpaceX’s crew on its first private, all-civilian trip around the moon This will be SpaceX’s crew on its first private, all-civilian trip around the moon

A full moon rises over snowy hills.

Fireballs, bright Mars, and a big moon will dazzle in December’s night sky Fireballs, bright Mars, and a big moon will dazzle in December’s night sky

By Laura Baisas

Deep Space Network giant NASA antenna at night

60 years of moonshots, made possible by the Deep Space Network 60 years of moonshots, made possible by the Deep Space Network

By Tatyana Woodall

Moon closeup of craters by NASA Orion spacecraft

Orion sends back new images of the moon’s craters, some of which could be home to ice and water Orion sends back new images of the moon’s craters, some of which could be home to ice and water

By Laura Baisas

NASA Orion spacecraft with moon in backdrop

Orion will air kiss the moon today during important Artemis exercise Orion will air kiss the moon today during important Artemis exercise

By Purbita Saha

Apollo 15 astronaut on lunar rover in black and white NASA image

10 incredible lunar missions that paved the way for Artemis 10 incredible lunar missions that paved the way for Artemis

By Ben Guarino, Purbita Saha

NASA Artemis I SLS rocket launch

With Artemis 1 launched, NASA is officially on its way back to the moon With Artemis 1 launched, NASA is officially on its way back to the moon

By Laura Baisas, Purbita Saha

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen at sunrise atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B, Monday, April 4, 2022.

Get ready to watch NASA’s most powerful rocket head for the moon Get ready to watch NASA’s most powerful rocket head for the moon

By Maria Parazo Rose

NASA astronaut Victor J. Glover on the cosmic ‘relay race’ of the new lunar missions

NASA astronaut Victor J. Glover on the cosmic ‘relay race’ of the new lunar missions NASA astronaut Victor J. Glover on the cosmic ‘relay race’ of the new lunar missions

By Tatyana Woodall

A red blood moon

A blood moon, lunar eclipse, and fiery meteor shower will all grace the sky this week A blood moon, lunar eclipse, and fiery meteor shower will all grace the sky this week

By Laura Baisas

The Mars Express just got up close and personal with Phobos

The Mars Express just got up close and personal with Phobos The Mars Express just got up close and personal with Phobos

By Laura Baisas

Lunar surface with stars in the sky

NASA could build a future lunar base from 3D-printed moon-dust bricks NASA could build a future lunar base from 3D-printed moon-dust bricks

a close up of jupiter's moon europa, showing its rugged terrain in an orange hue

We just got our most detailed look yet at Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa We just got our most detailed look yet at Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa

By Helen Bradshaw

The moon rises above NASA's space center in Florida.

The moon’s microscopic glass beads tell the story of asteroids hitting Earth The moon’s microscopic glass beads tell the story of asteroids hitting Earth

By Eva Botkin-Kowacki

a black, white, and purple stylized illustration of an astronaut on the moon with equipment intended to make a moonbas

Is it finally time for a permanent base on the moon? Is it finally time for a permanent base on the moon?

By Bill Gourgey

The origin of Saturn’s slanted rings may link back to a lost, ancient moon

The origin of Saturn’s slanted rings may link back to a lost, ancient moon The origin of Saturn’s slanted rings may link back to a lost, ancient moon

By Laura Baisas

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket a mobile launcher on September 4 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

What’s next for NASA’s Artemis 1 launch What’s next for NASA’s Artemis 1 launch

With Artemis, NASA is aiming for the moon once more. But where will it land? With Artemis, NASA is aiming for the moon once more. But where will it land?

By Tatyana Woodall

NASA delays Artemis 1 launch due to engine bleed

NASA delays Artemis 1 launch due to engine bleed NASA delays Artemis 1 launch due to engine bleed

By Laura Baisas

NASA collaborator crouching in Orion capsule with three strapped-in mannequins for Artemis I mission

‘Phantom’ mannequins will help us understand how cosmic radiation affects female bodies in space ‘Phantom’ mannequins will help us understand how cosmic radiation affects female bodies in space

By Eva Botkin-Kowacki

The Artemis SLS rocket at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in early 2022.

Counting down to the Artemis 1 launch, NASA’s biggest moon mission in decades Counting down to the Artemis 1 launch, NASA’s biggest moon mission in decades

The moon is pockmarked with craters, including holes made by rockets.

What happens when a rocket hits the moon? It’s not always what astronomers predict. What happens when a rocket hits the moon? It’s not always what astronomers predict.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

An artist's conception of the CAPSTONE satellite.

This tiny, trailblazing satellite is taking on a big moon mission This tiny, trailblazing satellite is taking on a big moon mission

Here’s what it’s like to drive on the moon

Here’s what it’s like to drive on the moon Here’s what it’s like to drive on the moon

Blood moon in totality, partial lunar eclipse, and then moon in slight shadow

Don’t miss this weekend’s total lunar eclipse Don’t miss this weekend’s total lunar eclipse

By Purbita Saha

Two scientists in purple light look at trays of plants.

We now have proof that plants can grow in moon dirt We now have proof that plants can grow in moon dirt

The moon is pockmarked with craters, including holes made by rockets.

Lunar soil could help us make oxygen in space Lunar soil could help us make oxygen in space

By Leto Sapunar

Jupiter’s largest moon wrestles for attention with its Big Red Spot

Jupiter’s largest moon wrestles for attention with its Big Red Spot Jupiter’s largest moon wrestles for attention with its Big Red Spot

By Sara Kiley Watson

NASA SLS rocket against sunset at Kennedy Space Center launch pad before Artemis I mission

NASA’s new moon rocket is leaking fuel, but that’s not a setback NASA’s new moon rocket is leaking fuel, but that’s not a setback

A view of the moon from the ISS.

How researchers in a simulated moon habitat survived extreme isolation How researchers in a simulated moon habitat survived extreme isolation

By Leto Sapunar

Saturn's ocean moon Enceladus with clear tiger stripes in a blue colorized image from the Cassini space probe

Here’s why Saturn’s ‘ocean moon’ is constantly spewing liquid into space Here’s why Saturn’s ‘ocean moon’ is constantly spewing liquid into space

By Philip Kiefer

Orange NASA SLS rocket at launchpad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida with a brown banner that says "we are going"

In pictures: NASA’s powerful moonshot rocket debuts at Kennedy Space Center In pictures: NASA’s powerful moonshot rocket debuts at Kennedy Space Center

By Purbita Saha

Inside NASA’s messy plan to return to the moon by 2024

Inside NASA’s messy plan to return to the moon by 2024 Inside NASA’s messy plan to return to the moon by 2024

By Leto Sapunar

Craters on the dark side of the moon from a flyby image

Why NASA’s pumped to watch a rocket smash into the moon Why NASA’s pumped to watch a rocket smash into the moon

By Paul Hayne / The Conversation

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Part of a SpaceX rocket is going to crash into the moon. It’s probably fine. Part of a SpaceX rocket is going to crash into the moon. It’s probably fine.