Daily Moon Guide | Observe – Moon: NASA Science
WEBNASA's interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year.
Phases of the Moon - Moon: NASA Science
WEBOct 4, 2017 · As the bright parts of the Moon appear to change shape during the month, each stage of the change is called a phase, and each phase carries its own name. This chart shows why this happens. The center ring shows the Moon as it revolves around the Earth, as seen from above the north pole.
Super Blue Moons: Your Questions Answered – Moon: NASA Science
WEBAug 17, 2023 · Will the Moon be blue? No, that’s just the term for two full moons in a month. Is the Moon ever blue? On rare occasions, tiny particles in the air ― typically of smoke or dust ― can scatter away red wavelengths of light, causing the Moon to appear blue. Will this Moon be bigger and more “super?”
Overview | Phases, Eclipses & Supermoons – Moon: NASA Science
WEBFrom your astronaut’s viewpoint, you can see that the Moon is an average of 238,855 miles (384,399 km) from Earth, or about the space that could be occupied by 30 Earths. It travels around our planet once every 27.322 days in an elliptical orbit, an elongated circle.
The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon; the Buck or Thunder Moon
WEBJun 22, 2023 · The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon; the Buck or Thunder Moon; the Hay, Mead, or Rose Moon; Guru Purnima; and Asalha Puja or Dharma Day. The next full Moon will be on Monday morning, July 3, 2023, appearing opposite the Sun in Earth-based longitude at 7:39 AM EDT.
The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon; the Sturgeon Moon
WEBAug 1, 2023 · The full Moon after next will be Wednesday night, August 30, 2023, at appearing opposite the Sun (in Earth-based longitude) at 9:36 PM EDT. This full Moon will be the second full Moon in August, making it a Blue Moon by the newer definition introduced by Sky & Telescope magazine in 1946.
Overview | Dynamic Moon - Moon: NASA Science
WEBWith no flowing water or gusting winds to wear away its landscape, geologic features like craters, cliffs, and lava flow last much longer on the Moon than they do on Earth – but five decades and counting of lunar exploration have shown that the Moon is more dynamic than previously thought.
What You Need to Know about the Lunar Eclipse - Moon: NASA …
WEBMay 2, 2022 · What is a lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue.
100 Top Features to Observe on the Moon - Moon ... - Moon: …
WEBOct 1, 2022 · 100 Top Features to Observe on the Moon. Published: October 1, 2022. Pay a virtual visit to the lunar surface with curated visualizations that draw from telescope observations and NASA’s Moon Trek portal. Learn more and browse Lunar 100 videos:
The Moon's Orbit and Rotation - Moon: NASA Science
WEBDec 2, 2022 · The animation shows both the orbit and the rotation of the Moon. The yellow circle with the arrow and radial line have been added to make the rotation more apparent. The arrow indicates the direction of rotation.