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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
ByTariq Malik,Daisy Dobrijeviclast updated
ReferenceSee what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
These 2 moon rovers used cameras and lasers to hunt for simulated water ice — and one looks like WALL-E
ByElizabeth Howellpublished
Two cute rovers recently teamed up in a moon-like facility in search of water, to support future Artemis missions and their astronauts.
Scientists just discovered a new crater on the moon — they call it a 'freckle'
ByMonisha Ravisettipublished
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera has identified a never-before-seen crater on the moon's surface.
With more moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge
ByMariel Borowitz,Brian Gunterpublished
Experts dive into the many missions headed to the moon and how space programs can avoid override.
How spacefaring nations could avoid conflict on the moon
BySimonetta Di Pippopublished
An expert discusses how the space race to the moon could lead to possible warfare, and how policies could avoid future conflict.
The moon looks set to roll down a ridge | Space photo of the day for Nov. 6, 2025
ByKenna Hughes-Castleberrypublished
In Cerro Pachón, a full moon lights up the desert night sky and shows its many features.
Ancient Australian rocks may shed new light on the birth of the moon
BySamantha Mathewsonpublished
Some of Earth's oldest rocks buried deep in Western Australia may hold new clues about the dramatic event that gave rise to our moon.
Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths
ByJoanna Fong-Isariyawongsepublished
Research shows a full moon can modestly affect sleep, but its influence on mental health is much less certain.
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