The Moon
New proof of Theia Moon formation theory
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
Lunar eclipses explained
What is a lunar eclipse and why do they happen? Discover the science of lunar eclipses and view amazing pictures of the rusty-red 'blood Moon'.
Worm 'blood' Moon lunar eclipse, March 2025
Sizing up the Sun and the Moon, and why both look the same size in the sky
Regulus and the Snow Moon 2025
Snow Moon
How to make the most of February's full Moon, known as the Snow Moon.
Observing guide | Explore the hidden valleys of the Moon
Explore the cracks and troughs that wind across the lunar surface with our detailed observing guide.
How to see Apollo 11's landing site on the Moon
The spot where Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon is visible from Earth and is easy to spot through a telescope, provided you know how.
Complete guide to the phases of the Moon
A guide to the phases of the Moon, and why its appearance changes night after night from crescent to gibbous and back again.
Three supermoons are visible in 2025. Find out when the next one is and how to see it.
What does the term 'supermoon' mean, when is the next one and are they really bigger than a regular full Moon?
Why do we sometimes see the Moon during the day?
The Moon is not merely a nighttime object and we can often see it during the day. Find out why.
Wolf Moon
How to see tonight's full Moon, the first full Moon of 2024.
Moon phases and times 2025
Dates for the Moon phases this year and timings for Moonrise every day.
Apollo 8 | The Christmas mission to the Moon
On Christmas Eve 1968, the first mission to the Moon changed how we view our home planet forever.
See this weekend's glorious full Cold Moon rise in the December night sky, with Mars and Jupiter close by
Incredible footage from NASA satellite shows the Moon passing Earth, from a million miles away
6 ways to enjoy to enjoy a full Moon or supermoon
How to make the most of and enjoy a full Moon or supermoon.
The Super Beaver Moon, the final supermoon of 2024
Gallery | Plato Crater
Facts about Plato Crater and images of this fascinating lunar feature.