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 …

Dec 29, 2025 · Like Earth, the Moon has a day side and a night side, which change as the Moon rotates. The Sun always illuminates half of the Moon while the other half remains dark.

It is proven that 12th Rabi al-Awwal (Monday) is the correct date for ALL THREE EVENTS, the Prophet's birth, his arrival in Medinah, and his death. If you want to request manuscript of the book (it costs …

6 days ago · Particles from Earth’s atmosphere have been carried into space by solar wind and landing on the moon for billions of years, mixing into the lunar soil, according to a new study.

Sep 7, 2023 · How big is the Moon? The Moon is Earth’s only permanent natural satellite, and it’s the fifth-largest satellite in our solar system. The Moon’s diameter is approximately 2,160 miles (3,475...

Dec 5, 2024 · A moon is an object that orbits a planet or something else that is not a star. Besides planets, moons can circle dwarf planets, large asteroids, and other bodies. Objects that orbit other …

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 …

2 days ago · Stargazers will in one week have a chance to spot Saturn and the moon sharing a section of the night sky in what's known as a conjunction.

The moon and sun share top billing in 2026. Kicking off the year's cosmic wonders is the moon, drawing the first astronauts to visit in more than 50 years.

When and where does the Moon rise and set?

Dec 17, 2025 · The Earth and Moon are tidally locked. Their rotations are so in sync we only see one side of the Moon. Humans didn't see the lunar far side until a Soviet spacecraft flew past in 1959. …

NASA's interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year.

22 hours ago · NASA’s Artemis II rocket arrives at Launch Pad 39B, beginning final prelaunch tests ahead of the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, set for Feb. 2026.

2 days ago · Find rise and set times of the Moon for any location in the U.S. or Canada. Also see illumination percentages and meridian crossing times for the Moon and planets.

Exploration of the Moon The Apollo 12 Lunar Module Intrepid prepares to descend towards the surface of the Moon. 1969 NASA photo by Richard F. Gordon Jr. The physical exploration of the Moon …

Dec 15, 2025 · NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have firmed up their commitment to develop a nuclear reactor for use on the surface of the moon by 2030. A California-based start-up wants to …

What is the moon made of, and how did it form? Learn about the moon's violent origins, how its phases shaped the earliest calendars, and how humans first explored Earth's only natural satellite half a …

4 days ago · The only total lunar eclipse of the year will take place in March, with the West Coast getting the best views of totality — the phase when the moon appears blood red. According to Timeanddate ...

Jul 7, 2025 · It orbits the Earth at an average distance of approximately 240,000 miles (384,000 km). The Moon completes an orbit of the Earth every 27.3 days (approximately 655 hours). The Moon …

Sep 18, 2025 · The eight lunar phases are, in order: new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. The cycle repeats about …

1 day ago · The Space Launch System and Orion capsule were transported to the launchpad before an astronaut mission that could launch as soon as Feb. 6.

Time for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset in Mexico City – Ciudad de México – Mexico. Dawn and dusk (twilight) times and Sun and Moon position. Takes into account Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Jul 3, 2025 · Does the Moon rotate? Are Moon phases the same everywhere on Earth? Is there a "dark side of the Moon"? Your top questions, answered.

Sep 25, 2025 · Earth has just one moon – a rocky, cratered place, roughly a quarter the size of Earth and an average of 238,855 miles away. The Moon can be seen with the naked eye most nights as it …

Apr 8, 2025 · NASA’s interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year. Find key sites and landmarks, check out special Moon events throughout the year, and more. Visualize, explore, and …

Earth's Moon is the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot, so far. Earth's only natural satellite is simply called "the Moon" because people didn't know other moons existed until Galileo …

Sep 25, 2025 · On Earth, our view of the illuminated part of the Moon changes each night, depending on where the Moon is in its orbit, or path, around Earth. When we have a full view of the completely …

1 day ago · The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft that will carry four astronauts around the Moon is rolling to Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy