Moon: News
Biggest and brightest supermoon in 6 years rises tomorrow
Prepare for a celestial spectacle this week! The largest supermoon since 2019 will grace the night sky on November 5.
Meteors to 'Beaver Moon': All notable astronomical events in November
This November promises a spectacular array of celestial events, from a supermoon to notable planetary events and mesmerizing meteor showers.
Why NASA might drop SpaceX from upcoming Moon landing mission
NASA has announced its decision to reopen the bidding process for its flagship US Moon landing contract.
This autonomous system will make moving cargo on Moon easier
Researchers from the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) are developing autonomy algorithms that could significantly impact lunar cargo transport.
Moon, Venus come together in sky tomorrow: How to watch
A notable celestial event will be on display early tomorrow morning, when the Moon and Venus come together in a stunning conjunction.
Jupiter, Moon to sit together in sky: How to watch
On October 13, the Moon will appear close to Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.
First supermoon of 2025, the Harvest Moon, rises tonight
The first supermoon of 2025, known as the Harvest Moon, will grace the night sky tonight.
Harvest Moon rises on October 6: What makes it special?
The Harvest Moon, a significant lunar event in tradition and astronomy, will grace the skies on October 6 in several parts of the world.
How Earth is causing Moon to rust
The Moon is rusting, and Earth is to blame. A team of scientists has discovered that oxygen particles blown from our planet can turn lunar minerals into hematite, or rust.
Last solar eclipse of 2025 today: How to watch
The last solar eclipse of the year will occur today. The event is expected to draw a lot of attention from skywatchers around the world.
Saturn to appear closest to Earth tomorrow: How to watch
Tomorrow, Saturn will be at its brightest and largest as it reaches opposition.
Blood Moon 2025: When, where, how to watch in India?
Skywatchers are in for a treat as the second total lunar eclipse of 2025, popularly known as the "Blood Moon," is set to grace the night sky today.
Saturn, Moon forming couple in night sky: How to watch
Tomorrow, the ringed gas giant Saturn will come extremely close to Earth's natural satellite, the Moon.
Half-lit first quarter Moon shines tonight: How to watch
Tonight, stargazers will be treated to a celestial spectacle as Earth's natural satellite enters its first quarter phase.
'Blood Moon' eclipse in September: When and where to watch
A spectacular celestial event, the 'Blood Moon' eclipse of 2025, is set to grace the night sky on September 7-8.
Last chance tonight to see Moon, Spica together before 2031
Tonight, the slender crescent Moon will be seen near the bright star Spica at sunset.
Chandrayaan-3 makes landmark discoveries on Moon, finds sulfur, key minerals
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has made several groundbreaking discoveries since its historic landing at the lunar South Pole on August 23.
IITians decode Moon's surface chemistry using ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 data
Students from IIT Bombay have successfully mapped the chemical composition of the Moon's surface, using data collected by ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 mission.
Rare 'Black Moon' rises tonight: What makes it special
This weekend, a rare astronomical event known as a "black moon" will occur. This specific type of black moon, known as a seasonal black moon, happens once every 33 months and is associated with the new moon phase.
Rare Black Moon rising with sun tomorrow: What to expect
On August 23, 2025, a rare celestial event called a Black Moon will occur.
Rare 'Black Moon' rises this weekend: What makes it unique
A rare astronomical event, known as "Black Moon," will occur on August 22-23.
August's Black Moon will help you see 100,000 stars
As the second half of August unfolds, stargazers are set to witness a rare celestial phenomenon that will bring one of the darkest nights of the year.
2025's only 'Black Moon' occurs on August 23
A rare astronomical event, the seasonal Black Moon, will occur on August 23, 2025. This will be the only such occurrence this year and won't be seen again until 2027.
Moon, Saturn coming together in night sky: How to watch
On Monday evening, skywatchers will get a chance to witness the ringed planet Saturn in all its glory.
Why NASA wants to put a nuclear reactor on Moon
NASA has unveiled plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.
The Moon will turn deep red on September 7—Know why
The second and final lunar eclipse of 2025 is set to take place on September 7.
From Black Moon to meteor shower: Stargazing guide for August
As the Northern Hemisphere transitions from July's brightness to longer nights, August brings a host of celestial events for stargazers.
Moon may have taken longer to cool than we thought
A recent study from the University of Florida has challenged existing theories about the cooling process of the Moon.
Saturn, Moon, Neptune to stay together tonight: How to watch
Skywatchers, get ready for a celestial treat tonight.
'Golden Handle' appears on Moon tonight: How to see it?
Tonight, skywatchers will get a chance to witness a monthly phenomenon known as the "Golden Handle" on the Moon.
Buck Moon to grace skies next week: How to watch
Prepare to look up at the night sky as July's full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, will be shining bright.
Moon, Mars, Regulus to form celestial triangle: How to watch
This weekend, the celestial bodies will put on a spectacular show for stargazers.
Moon, Mars, Regulus to align in rare celestial event soon
The night sky will witness a unique celestial event on June 29, when the Moon, Mars, and the star Regulus will come together.
ISRO's next mission will dock satellites in an elliptical orbit
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its second SpaDeX mission, a critical step in the country's space exploration journey.
Moon, Venus, Pleiades to form cosmic triangle: How to watch
Tomorrow, stargazers will be treated to a celestial event as the crescent Moon, Venus, and the Pleiades star cluster will align in a unique cosmic triangle.
Watch: Japanese start-up ispace prepares for 2nd lunar landing attempt
Japanese start-up ispace is gearing up for its second attempt at a controlled landing on the Moon.
Strawberry Moon to occur on June 12: How to watch
The full Moon of this month, also known as the Strawberry Moon, will reach its peak illumination on June 11 at 3:44pm ET (1:14 am IST, June 12).
Flower Moon to illuminate night sky today: Know its significance
The 'Flower Moon' or the full moon of May will light up the skies today.
Nithin Kamath-backed company selling 'full moon ghee' for ₹2,500—What's special?
Two Brothers Organic Farms, a Pune-based agritech start-up backed by billionaire entrepreneur Nithin Kamath, has caught the attention of many for its unique product - full moon ghee.
New research says many Moon fragments could be orbiting Earth
Recent research suggests that Earth's minimoon, 2024 PT5, could actually be a remnant of the Moon itself.