The Moon

The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. Whether enjoying a lunar eclipse or observing the Moon’s surface, it has many fascinating features to explore.

Full Moon

Observing, The Moon

This Saturday, celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with NASA

Astrophotography, The Moon

Capturing the Moon in high resolution

Black as night

Observing, The Moon

Appreciating the Moon

Moon illusion: No, our satellite is not really bigger when on the horizon

Astrophotography, The Moon

Snapping your own lunar pics

Human Spaceflight, The Moon

Apollo 16: Remembering the penultimate Moon mission, 50 years later

Lunar morning magic

Observing, The Moon

Explore the Moon at First Quarter

Human Spaceflight, Robotic Spaceflight, The Moon

A rogue rocket will crash into the Moon this week, shedding light on cosmic impacts

Space Exploration, The Moon

Nukes on the Moon: When the Atomic Age met the Space Age

Ask Astro: How would a volcanic eruption affect a lunar eclipse?

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Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

The Sun

Safely observing the Sun can be a fun and rewarding experience.

Credit: Ted Hauter.

The Moon

Our nearest celestial neighbor provides many great sights.

Planets

Targeting our solar system’s other worlds is well worth the effort.

Credit: Tony Hallas.

Deep-Sky Objects

Nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies are the night sky’s hidden gems.

Credit: Celestron.

Telescopes & Equipment

Explore the tools that can help you unlock the night sky.

Credit: Peter Michaud, Gemini Observatory.

Astrophotography

Capturing great celestial sights is both an art and a skill.

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