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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.
The moon's oldest crater is super round - and that's great news for NASA's Artemis astronauts
By Julian Dossett published
"Artemis astronauts or robots in the south pole region may be able to closely study rocks from deep within the moon’s mantle or crust — materials that are typically impossible for us to access."
China reveals secrets of 1st sample taken from the far side of the moon — and it contains a volcanic surprise
By Stephanie Pappas published
Active volcanoes were erupting on the far side of the moon 2.8 billion years ago, the first lunar samples returned from the far side reveal. 1
How China plans to put astronauts on the moon by 2030 (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China's human spaceflight agency has released a video detailing its plans for a first crewed mission to the moon, including progress on lunar hardware.
Precise new moon map could help guide future sample-return missions
By Keith Cooper published
The age of Mare Orientale could act like a lunar Rosetta stone for dating the age of the moon's other giant impact basins.
India plans to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
India plans to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040 to support crewed missions to the lunar surface.
Humanoid robot may fly on China's Chang'e 8 moon mission in 2028
By Andrew Jones published
China's Chang'e 8 mission to test resource technologies at the moon's south pole is taking shape — and may even include a humanoid form.
The final supermoon of 2024 rises tonight as November's Full Beaver Moon
By Brett Tingley last updated
The Full Beaver Moon of November 2024 will be the final of four consecutive supermoons this year, appearing slightly larger in the night sky on Friday (Nov. 15).
First quilter in space challenges students, crafters to stitch the moon
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Ten years after launching a patchwork of stars from her place in space, Karen Nyberg is calling for quilters to create the moon. The "Lunar Quilt Block Challenge" is now accepting quilt squares.
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