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 26, 2025 · 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 …

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. …

The Moon: Complete and live astronomy data, visibility information, sky charts, graphs, and tools for sky-watchers at all levels.

1 day ago · The first full moon of 2026 will be a special event known as a supermoon. Here's what it means and when it will peak.

Dec 27, 2025 · NASA’s plans to launch astronauts to the moon in early 2026. The Artemis II mission is expected to carry a crew around the moon — though not to the lunar surface.

Nov 6, 2025 · Earth's atmosphere leaks all the way out to the moon. Anomalous amounts of volatile elements found in the Apollo samples brought back from the moon have been traced back to our …

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 …

2 days ago · January’s full wolf moon is also a supermoon, but it’s not the only reason you’ll want to get outside and enjoy this celestial wonder. A rare alignment and a meteor shower will make the ...

Current lunar calendar for in Muskegon charter Township for 2025. Moon phases, lunar days, moonrise and moonset. Detailed information about each day of the lunar cycle - World-Weather.info