Daily Moon Guide | Observe – Moon: NASA Science
NASA's interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year.
Phases of the Moon - Moon: NASA Science
Oct 4, 2017 · The outer ring shows what we see on the Earth during each corresponding part of the Moon's orbit. You can see the phase, apparent diameter and other motions of the Moon throughout the year 2018, at hourly intervals, as simulated based on images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter ›
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What You Need to Know about the Lunar Eclipse - Moon: NASA …
May 2, 2022 · 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.
Moon Map | Resources - Moon: NASA Science
Apollo missions 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17 each landed in different locations on the lunar surface. These locations, each fascinating for their own particular reasons, sampled a wide range of lunar geology and terrain, from smooth mare plains to rugged ancient highlands.
Lunar Craters - Moon: NASA Science
Lunar impact craters are the depressions left behind after an asteroid, meteoroid, or comet collides with the Moon. Though craters are visible on worlds throughout the solar system, lunar craters are special because we can see them close-up, and the relative lack of erosion and other surface processes on the Moon keep them well-preserved.
The Moon's Orbit and Rotation - Moon: NASA Science
Dec 2, 2022 · While it's true that the Moon keeps the same face to us, this only happens because the Moon rotates at the same rate as its orbital motion, a special case of tidal locking called synchronous rotation. The animation shows both the orbit and the rotation of the Moon.
Moon Phase and Libration 2024 - Moon: NASA Science
Dec 22, 2023 · This visualization shows the Moon's phase at hourly intervals throughout 2024, as viewed from the Northern Hemisphere. 2024 phase and libration as viewed from the Southern Hemisphere are available here: Phase and Libration 2024 (Southern Hemisphere View) The Moon always keeps the same face to us, but not exactly the same face. Because of the ...
Lunar Heritage Sites - Moon: NASA Science
Dec 13, 2013 · This graphic highlights locations on the moon NASA considers "lunar heritage sites" and the path NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory spacecraft will take on their final flight.
Why the Moon? - Moon: NASA Science
Sep 7, 2023 · The Artemis missions will build a community on the Moon, driving a new lunar economy and inspiring a new generation. This video explains why returning to the Moon is the natural next step in human space exploration, and how the lessons learned from Artemis will pave the way to Mars and beyond.