The Moon
When is the next full Moon? Full Moon calendar dates for 2024
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2024.
Gallery | Full Moon
Some will tell you a full Moon is the worst time to observe our lunar neighbour, but there's still plenty to see when the Moon is fully illuminated.
Star Diary | 22 to 28 April 2024
Observing guide | Earthshine: what it is and how to see it
How to spot earthshine, when light reflected off Earth lights up the Moon’s dark side.
How long is a day on the Moon?
How long does a day last on the Moon, and how is a day measured?
Star Diary | 15 to 21 April 2024
See Venus disappear! How to observe today's lunar occultation and see the planet hide behind the Moon
See a lunar occultation of Venus on April 7 2024, as Venus disappears behind a very thin crescent Moon during daytime.
Star Diary | 8 to 14 April 2024
What’s the time on the Moon? NASA has been tasked establishing a universal time-zone for the Moon to ensure everyone agrees
The Moon is orbiting further away from us, changing Earth's tides over billions of years
Marks left by tides billions of years ago suggest the Moon lay much closer.
A Lunar Ark seed vault on the Moon could ensure Earth's survival in the face of mass-extinction
Forget the Arctic seed bank, the Lunar Ark could provide the ultimate planetary insurance for our survival.
Star Diary | 1 to 7 April 2024
Crops on the Moon? NASA astronauts will bring tools to study plant-growing, quakes and hunt for water ice
See tonight's Worm Moon, the third full Moon of 2024
Star Diary | 25 to 31 March 2024
Star Diary | 18 to 24 March 2024
Why are there two high tides and two low tides every day?
The Moon plays a large part in Earth's tides, but why are there two high tides in a lunar day?
See Earth's shadow cast on the Moon during the March 25 penumbral lunar eclipse
See a crescent Moon meet Jupiter and the beautiful blue Pleiades star cluster this week
The waxing crescent Moon creates a stunning scene with Jupiter, the Pleiades and Hyades open clusters this week.
Star Diary | 11 to 17 March 2024
How to see all 6 Apollo landing sites on the Moon
It is possible to spot the landing sites of Apollo 11 - 17 on the Moon with a telescope. Find out how in our observing guide.
Yes, there's going to be a 'supermoon' on 10 March. The only snag is that you won't be able to see it.
Have you heard there's due to be a supermoon on 10 March? It might be worth ignoring this particular supermoon!
How to find ancient volcano domes on the surface of the Moon
Lunar domes are remnants of the Moon’s volcanic past. How many can you find?