Scientists have been studying the moon for hundreds of years and have built up an incredible wealth of knowledge about our lunar companion. Live Science brings you the best moon facts and answers all of your lunar queries, from how did the moon form and whether the moon could ever be pushed from orbit to what is the "man in the moon" and why we can sometimes see the moon in the daytime. Our expert writers and editors also keep you updated on what's going on with our natural satellite, explain how you can see different lunar events, and provide coverage of new scientific discoveries, such as scientists confirming the moon has a solid iron "heart" just like Earth, and more with the latest moon news, features and articles.
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There were 'audible screams of delight': Why Artemis II sightings of meteor flashes on the moon have scientists giddyMeteorite strikes spotted on the moon by the Artemis II crew will help scientists assess dangers to future moon bases, infrastructure, and astronauts.
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Does the moon look the same from everywhere on Earth?The moon's orientation changes quite dramatically across time and between places, largely due to differences in perspective.
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The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photosAs Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon.
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Full moons of 2026: When to see all 13 moons rise next yearWhen does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Flower Moon" in May.
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'So much magic': Artemis II shares first images from the far side of the moon, including new 'Earthset' and total eclipse in spaceNASA's first set of images captured by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby are here, and they're stunning.
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'This generation's moment': How the Artemis missions will reframe humanity's relationship with the moonLive Science spoke with Rebecca Boyle, author of "Our Moon" about how the moon has been viewed both culturally and scientifically through history.
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How to catch the full 'Pink Moon' in April followed by a 'Blue Moon' in MayApril's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, determines the dates of Passover and Easter. This year, it rises on April 1.
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'Blood moon' total eclipse dazzles millions around the world (photos)Here are the first images of the March 3 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse visible over North America, Australia, and eastern Asia.
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Fresh look at Apollo moon rocks solves decades-old lunar mysteryThe lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts suggested the moon had a strong magnetic field. A new analysis shows the opposite.
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