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 germanic and old english derivation. 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 in 1959 The moon has a solid, rocky surface cratered and pitted from impacts by asteroids, meteorites, and comets.
Discover interesting facts about how the moon formed, what it's made out of, and the many missions humans have launched to explore it. A full moon occurs when the earth is between the sun and the moon The moon's orbit creates different phases, including a full moon Full moons have traditional names, like the sturgeon moon With our 2025 moon phase calendar, you'll find the current moon phase for tonight—plus, all the phases of the moon for each day of the month. Discover the moon like never before
Learn about the moon through nasa missions and space exploration. 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 above. The november supermoon will be the closest to earth Here's when to look up The supermoon will dazzle stargazers as it brightens the night sky this week.
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