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.
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.
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.
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.
Moon Observation Journal - Moon: NASA Science
WEBMay 25, 2024 · Look up information on the phases of the Moon and indicate in your Moon Observation Journal where you think the Moon most closely matched each of the following phases: Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent, and New Moon.
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?”
Livestream the Eclipse – Moon: NASA Science
WEBMay 10, 2022 · On May 15-16, the Moon passed into Earth's shadow. Enjoy the following livestreams of the spectacular phenomenon, including a special episode of NASA Science Live explaining the science of the eclipse.
‘Super Blue Blood Moon' Coming Jan. 31 – Moon: NASA Science
WEBJan 18, 2018 · The Jan. 31 full moon is special for three reasons: it’s the third in a series of “supermoons,” when the Moon is closer to Earth in its orbit -- known as perigee -- and about 14 percent brighter than usual. It’s also the second full moon of the month, commonly known as a “blue moon.”
NASA Releases Stunning Panoramas of Apollo Landing ... - Moon: …
WEBJul 22, 2019 · NASA imagery experts at NASA’s Johnson Space Center have “stitched together” images from the Apollo landing sites on the Moon for a 50 th anniversary reminder of what the 12 humans who walked on its surface experience visually.