The heart of the moon has long been a mystery to scientists, but recent investigations have provided insight into its composition. One study from May 2023 presents convincing evidence that the lunar ...

The moon is our constant companion and the only natural object that always orbits Earth. It's about four times smaller than Earth and its gravity is much weaker, which is why astronauts bounce around ...

September's full moon of 2025 will be a very special blood moon set to rise on Sept. 7 — amid a total lunar eclipse and rare moment of totality. Here are some quick facts about why the moon looks red, ...

The biggest full moon of 2025, a so-called supermoon, will rise on Wednesday, Nov. 5, lighting up the night sky with its dramatic glow. At 5:30 p.m. EST (2230 GMT), the moon will reach its closest ...

Editor's note: What a show! Last night's supermoon wowed skywatchers worldwide. Don't miss our Beaver Moon photo roundup featuring some of the best shots captured around the world. The November full ...

The moon's orbit isn't a perfect circle. Instead, it's more stretched out, kind of like an oval, which means its distance from Earth varies by about 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The surface of the moon ...