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 wide as the …

19 hours ago · NASA's Artemis II astronauts swung around the moon in their Orion spacecraft on Monday, coming within 4,067 miles of the lunar surface.

Mar 18, 2026 · The Moon makes Earth more livable, sets the rhythm of ocean tides, and keeps a record of our solar system's history. Explore NASA lunar science here.

17 hours ago · The NASA-led Artemis II mission, carrying a four-person crew beyond Earth orbit for the first time since 1972, conducted a seven-hour flyby of the moon.

1 day ago · Astronauts on the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon are preparing for perhaps the most exciting phase of their journey.

17 hours ago · As they traveled back toward Earth following a solar eclipse and a communications blackout, President Trump called the space capsule to praise the four astronauts on their success.

6 days ago · Use our Moon Phase Calendar to find dates and times of the full Moon, new Moon, and every phase in between. Beyond the phases of the Moon, you will also see daily Moon illumination …

Track the moon phase today with our interactive moon phase calculator. Get details on the current moon phase and the next full moon date.

Find the Moon’s illumination, distance, and latitude for any time on any date. The Moon has four primary and four intermediate lunar phases during a lunar month. Here's all you need to know about each …

2 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 of Earth, is of …