The Moon
The March Blood Moon eclipse darkens Earth's surface in new satellite images
What would the lunar eclipse look like on Earth, from space?
A 'wall of death' on the Moon could help astronauts prevent their bodies from wasting away
Could the classic circus stunt be the answer to helping lunar settlers exercise?
Moon phases and times 2025
Dates for the Moon phases this year and timings for Moonrise every day.
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Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2026.
Worm 'blood' Moon lunar eclipse, March 2025
How to see next full Moon, March's Worm Moon
How did the Moon form? Without the Cold War lunar missions, we might have no idea at all
To understand the formation of our natural satellite, we have to go all the way back to the early Solar System.
How to photograph the Moon
How to take photos of the Moon: photograph a crescent, capture craters, what equipment you need, techniques, tips and photographing the Moon with a smartphone.
How to photograph an enormous Moon on the horizon
10 best features to observe on the Moon
Our planet’s only natural satellite, the Moon has enough features to keep astronomers busy for a lifetime. Here are 10 lunar highlights to get you started.
Observing guide | How to observe the Moon
Want to get to know the Moon better? Discover how to explore our celestial neighbour with our observing guide.
Lunar eclipses explained
What is a lunar eclipse and why do they happen? Discover the science of lunar eclipses and view amazing pictures of the rusty-red 'blood Moon'.
Gallery | Harvest Moon
What is a Harvest Moon, and and are they really worth the hype?
Snow Moon
How to make the most of February's full Moon, known as the Snow Moon.
This weekend's Snow Moon could be the last full Moon before Artemis II astronauts get there. Here's what they'll see
Artemis II astronauts will get a perspective of the Moon never seen by human eyes
Missions like Artemis could be preventing us from discovering the secrets of life on Earth, say scientists
Apollo 8 | The Christmas mission to the Moon
On Christmas Eve 1968, the first mission to the Moon changed how we view our home planet forever.
US confirms plans to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon. NASA says technology will be in place before decade is out
NASA cites President Trump’s "vision of American space superiority," but others aren't convinced
How long does it take to get to the Moon?
How long would it take to drive or walk to the Moon, and how long do actual missions take?
Enjoyed a drink of water today? You've the Moon to thank. And without it, we might not exist
Want to see the full Moon or supermoon tonight? Here are 6 ways to really enjoy its spectacle
How to make the most of and enjoy a full Moon or supermoon.
The Wolf Moon supermoon rises tonight. Here are six reasons you should see it
Wolf Moon
How to see tonight's full Moon, the first full Moon of 2026.
Supermoons explained and how to see them
What does the term 'supermoon' mean, when is the next one and are they really bigger than a regular full Moon?
