Moon: News
What is Europe's 'Moonlight' mission and why is it important
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched an ambitious initiative, the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) program.
Gucci-rival Prada designing spacesuits for NASA's Artemis 3 Moon mission
Italian luxury fashion house, Prada, is ready to make a major contribution to NASA's Artemis 3 mission.
Rare supermoon phenomenon to grace the sky on October 17
The night sky is about to treat us with a rare spectacle on October 17, with the arrival of this month's full moon - the Hunter's Moon.
There's now a basketball court-sized 'Moon' on Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Center have created an ambitious project to simulate the Moon's conditions on Earth.
Earth may have 'stolen' its Moon, new research suggests
The unique mass ratio between Earth and its single moon has long intrigued scientists, as it differs from other planets in our solar system that either have multiple moons or none at all.
Will India witness the annular solar eclipse on October 2?
On October 2, skywatchers globally will get a front-row seat to an annular solar eclipse.
Why NASA is developing a time zone for Moon
NASA is moving ahead with its plan to introduce a standard time zone on the Moon, called Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
China unveils lightweight spacesuit for its 2030 lunar landing mission
China just revealed its first-ever lunar spacesuit, marking a huge leap toward its goal of sending humans to the Moon by 2030.
NASA invites public to design navigation tech for Artemis missions
NASA's public competition, the Lunar Navigation Challenge, aims to develop innovative navigation solutions for its upcoming Moon mission.
Earth to gain temporary 'mini moon' this autumn
Almost a week later, Earth is set to gain a temporary 'second moon' or 'mini moon.'
Company behind first private Moon-landing to build lunar communication infrastructure
NASA has awarded a contract worth up to $4.82 billion to Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based aerospace company.
Rare celestial event tomorrow: Partial lunar eclipse coincides with supermoon
A rare celestial event is set to captivate skywatchers across the globe on Tuesday.
Witness rare partial eclipse of Harvest Moon on September 17
While all full moons are remarkable, the Full Harvest Moon in September stands out.
Moon had volcanoes erupting when dinosaurs were ruling Earth: Study
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the Moon was volcanically active around 120 million years ago, during the era when dinosaurs inhabited Earth.
How Chinese scientists produced water from lunar soil
Chinese scientists have developed a novel method to produce significant amounts of water using lunar soil, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV.
ISRO aims to bring lunar soil to Earth by 2027
Indian Space Research Organisation has set a three-year goal to retrieve lunar soil and return it to Earth.
China's magnetic launcher on Moon will transport resources to Earth
Chinese scientists have proposed an innovative magnetic launcher to transport lunar resources back to Earth, in a cost-effective manner.
Blue Moon set to grace August night sky
This August, a unique celestial event known as the "Blue Moon" will captivate skywatchers.
Moon might save over 1 million endangered Earth species
Scientists are developing a groundbreaking project to establish a "biorepository" on the Moon, aimed at preserving Earth's endangered species.
Water molecules found in lunar rock sample for first time
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified water molecules within a lunar rock sample.
Moon's drift could extend 1 Earth day to 25 hours
A study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison has revealed that the Moon's gradual drift away from Earth could eventually extend a day on our planet to 25 hours.
European spacecraft set for historic Earth-Moon slingshot next month
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s spacecraft, Juice, is gearing up for a groundbreaking maneuver next month.
2024's first supermoon to dazzle skywatchers on August 19
Skygazers are eagerly anticipating the first supermoon of 2024, set to illuminate the skies on August 19.
Watch: Saturn's 'lunar occultation' to grace Indian skies after 18-yrs
Indian skywatchers are in for a unique celestial spectacle tomorrow.
China's new space network will improve astronaut communication, lunar navigation
China has proposed a blueprint for a communication superhighway that would link Earth and the Moon.
US celebrates 55th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic lunar landing
The 55th anniversary of the first Moon landing, a historic achievement by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, was marked with celebrations across the US.
Newly discovered cave on Moon could house future astronauts
A team of scientists, led by Lorenzo Bruzzone and Leonardo Carrer from the University of Trento in Italy, has discovered a substantial underground cave on the Moon.
Moon mystery solved? New study explains formation of lunar swirls
Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSL) have proposed a fresh explanation for the bright patches known as lunar swirls on the Moon's surface.
Graphene discovery in lunar soil challenges Moon's origin theory
Chinese scientists have found graphene, a pure carbon form, in lunar soil samples collected by the Chang'e-5 mission four years ago.
Strawberry Moon 2024: How to watch this spectacular celestial event
Space enthusiasts as well as skywatchers, are eagerly anticipating a unique celestial event this month, known as the Strawberry Full Moon.
China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully lands on Moon's far side
China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has made a successful landing on the far side of the Moon, as reported by Chinese state media agency Xinhua.
Astronauts need better safety standards to survive lunar sandstorms
As NASA prepares for its return to the Moon after over 50 years, a new theory suggests astronauts may face greater risks than previously anticipated.
NASA announces plans for first railway system on Moon
NASA has unveiled its plans to build the first-ever lunar railway system, aimed at providing reliable, efficient, and autonomous payload transport on the Moon.
China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe is carrying mysterious mini rover
China's latest lunar mission, the Chang'e 6, is currently en route to the far side of the Moon with an unexpected passenger — a mini rover.
China launches ambitious Chang'e-6 mission to collect Moon samples
China has embarked on a new chapter in its space exploration program with the launch of its latest lunar mission, Chang'e-6.
Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks this weekend, century's strongest anticipated
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, a celestial event caused by Earth's passage through remnants of Halley's comet, is set to peak this weekend.
Asteroid Kamo'oalewa may have originated from Moon, astronomers claim
A team of astronomers led by Yifei Jiao at Tsinghua University has proposed that the near-Earth asteroid Kamo'oalewa, measuring between 130-328 feet in diameter, may have originated from the Moon.
Rare celestial event to shed light on Stonehenge's lunar connection
During an upcoming rare lunar event, a new project is set to investigate the connection between Wiltshire-based pre-historic megalithic structure Stonehenge and the Moon.
NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft undergoes testing for Moon mission
NASA's upcoming lunar spacecraft, the Artemis 2 Orion, has begun critical testing at the Kennedy Space Center.
US government commissions NASA to create lunar timekeeping system
The White House has tasked NASA with the creation of a unique time reference system for the Moon, dubbed Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).