In geophysical terms, the Moon is a planetary-mass object or satellite planet. Its mass is 1.2% that of the Earth, and its diameter is 3,474 km (2,159 mi), roughly one-quarter of Earth's (about as …

5 days ago · Moon, Earth’s sole natural satellite and nearest celestial body. Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Its name in English, like that …

Jun 25, 2025 · The Earth and Moon are tidally locked. Their rotations are so in sync we only see one side of the Moon. Humans didn't see the lunar far side until a Soviet spacecraft flew past …

May 23, 2025 · Discover interesting facts about how the moon formed, what it's made out of, and the many missions humans have launched to explore it.

Learn about the moon's violent origins, how its phases shaped the earliest calendars, and how humans first explored Earth's only natural satellite half a century ago.

Aug 30, 2023 · The Moon, Earth's nearest celestial neighbor, has fascinated humanity for ages with its ever-changing phases.

Explore the current phase of the moon, its rise and set times, nightly motion across the sky, and discover lunar features with our interactive map. Stay informed about the celestial movements …

4 days ago · See the Moon's position in its orbit around Earth in real-time as well as past and future Moon phases, illumination, distance from Earth, and latitude.

Information on the different phases of the Moon and the percert of the Moon illuminated in each phase.

Sep 25, 2025 · On Earth, our view of the illuminated part of the Moon changes each night, depending on where the Moon is in its orbit, or path, around Earth. When we have a full view …