In geophysical terms, the Moon is a planetary-mass object or satellite planet. Its mass is 1.2% that of the Earth, and its diameter is 3,474 km (2,159 mi), roughly one-quarter of Earth's (about as …

6 days ago · Don't miss November's full moon rise at sunset on Nov. 5 as the largest supermoon of 2025, close to the peak of the Southern Taurid fireball meteor shower.

Sep 17, 2025 · Like Earth, the Moon has a day side and a night side, which change as the Moon rotates. The Sun always illuminates half of the Moon while the other half remains dark.

Nov 12, 2025 · Find planets, stars, and constellations in your night sky. See the Moon's position in its orbit around Earth in real-time as well as past and future Moon phases, illumination, …

23 hours ago · Today’s Moon Phase: November 10, 2025 Today’s moon phase is the waning gibbous moon in Cancer, a water sign known for its sensitive and nurturing nature. The moon …

Nov 3, 2025 · The November supermoon will be the closest to Earth. Here's when to look up. The supermoon will dazzle stargazers as it brightens the night sky this week.

Nov 1, 2025 · Moon, Earth’s sole natural satellite and nearest celestial body. Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Its name in English, like that …

Jun 25, 2025 · The Earth and Moon are tidally locked. Their rotations are so in sync we only see one side of the Moon. Humans didn't see the lunar far side until a Soviet spacecraft flew past …

Sep 7, 2023 · How big is the Moon? The Moon is Earth’s only permanent natural satellite, and it’s the fifth-largest satellite in our solar system. The Moon’s diameter is approximately 2,160 miles …

6 days ago · A Japanese astronomer captured a pair of objects slamming into the lunar surface in recent days.