<![CDATA[ Latest from Space.com in Moon ]]> https://www.space.com/astronomy/solar-system/moon Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Look up! The moon and Venus will stage a rare daytime disappearing act today ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/how-to-see-the-moon-hide-venus-in-a-rare-daytime-sky-show-on-june-17 nCHyiubk2CDRxTuy3i8ZrQ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:29:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ The crescent moon joins 3 planets in a beautiful sunset sky show tonight ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-miss-the-moon-lead-a-dazzling-mini-planet-parade-on-june-17 ZRJZyN7Z742ymKTewuXVrX Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:07:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Live from the moon! How lasers connected us all to NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts on their epic lunar trip ]]> https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/live-from-the-moon-how-lasers-connected-us-all-to-nasas-artemis-2-astronauts-on-their-epic-lunar-trip 8VNUe5TgYEudhzpYdWSv6S Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:47:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ How Japanese scientists sent a real-life Transformer to the moon ]]> https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/how-japanese-scientists-sent-a-real-life-transformer-to-the-moon VmgJ3xmTi9kTj833QTjitS Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't miss the moon and Saturn put on a spectacular show before sunrise June 10 ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-miss-the-moon-and-saturn-put-on-a-spectacular-show-before-sunrise-june-10 rv3pTnUewNARZJawgJjTRQ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is this the next Artemis crew? A look at the astronauts on NASA's shortlist ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/is-this-the-next-artemis-crew-a-look-at-the-astronauts-on-nasas-shortlist j2CyeiyY2UYe2K9GsZqsUG Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:57:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ August 2026 lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the 96% 'blood moon' ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/august-2026-lunar-eclipse-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-96-percent-blood-moon dFq9c4CFUufoHsEjjpVR7d Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blue Origin says New Glenn rocket will launch again 'before the end of the year' after explosion ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/blue-origin-says-new-glenn-rocket-will-launch-again-before-the-end-of-the-year-after-explosion iAPcDmMPyUJ8WGzm7eNBT9 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Scientists call for a secure lunar quarantine facility for extraterrestrial samples: 'The moon may become humanity's first line of biological defense' ]]> https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/should-we-store-mars-samples-on-the-moon-to-keep-alien-germs-away-from-earth FLmrLLVoc6w49DNKCMXxt9 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:24:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rocket goes boom, satellite cameras zoom: Explosive Blue Origin damage is visible from space ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/rocket-goes-boom-satellite-cameras-zoom-explosive-blue-origin-damage-is-visible-from-space wXCV3NR8fJ8cFscb7ieR9T Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:42:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A pretty significant setback': How Blue Origin's rocket explosion affects NASA's moon plans ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/a-pretty-significant-setback-how-blue-origins-rocket-explosion-affects-nasas-moon-plans Ec7dWacTeV9vZL7G3CbZT3 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:42:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Blue Moon rises tonight: Where and when to see the second full moon of May ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/the-blue-moon-rises-tonight-where-and-when-to-see-the-second-full-moon-of-may q9wocDcEf9dB3hf2PjeYe9 Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:09:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rare Blue Moon hides the red light of an ancient star on May 31: Will you be able to see it? ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/rare-blue-moon-hides-the-red-light-of-an-ancient-star-on-may-31-will-you-be-able-to-see-it ERXVCuf4jeSWMD5wGNMYBA Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Incredible videos show Blue Origin rocket explosion could be seen from hundreds of miles away ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/incredible-videos-show-blue-origin-rocket-explosion-could-be-seen-from-hundreds-of-miles-away iHBDn7vvTpH6d8WKUYVieM Fri, 29 May 2026 14:33:41 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:40:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during prelaunch test ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-in-massive-fireball-during-prelaunch-test Lgw3jGtED8nNG68wewhbx8 Fri, 29 May 2026 03:41:25 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:41:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's next for SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket after its historic debut flight? ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/whats-next-for-spacexs-starship-v3-megarocket-after-its-historic-debut-flight MhFWCQaZ6y2QXH49jjZjX7 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ FAA grounds SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket after Flight 12 'mishap' ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/faa-grounds-spacexs-starship-v3-megarocket-after-flight-12-mishap 4GHXFSnM3AtsHACFowCnAo Wed, 27 May 2026 17:28:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch NASA reveal its Artemis 3 astronauts today (and get a live moon program update) ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-will-reveal-the-artemis-3-astronauts-on-june-9 gEK9JKB3KX3otcm6ByVqUK Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Artemis moon base will cover 'hundreds of square miles' with hopping drones and new lunar rovers, NASA says ]]> https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/artemis-moon-base-will-cover-hundreds-of-square-miles-with-hopping-drones-and-new-lunar-rovers-nasa-says Lo6yGpLuFdbB73yGtyQU8C Tue, 26 May 2026 21:47:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Satellites imaged an underwater volcano erupting — but scientists have no idea what's actually happening on the seafloor ]]> https://www.space.com/astronomy/earth/satellites-imaged-an-underwater-volcano-erupting-but-scientists-have-no-idea-whats-actually-happening-on-the-seafloor HRGGvDCS52qHoKti4UCDd Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 18:04:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will appear on the moon tonight — here's how to see them ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/massive-x-and-v-shapes-will-appear-on-the-moon-tonight-heres-how-to-see-them giytUduN44FMFtYPJj42wJ Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ SpaceX just launched Starship V3 — its most powerful megarocket yet — into space for the 1st time in spectacular Flight 12 test (video) ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starship-v3-megarocket-first-test-flight GGE9AqH2czhFXDSdxRU8gR Sat, 23 May 2026 00:32:57 +0000 Sat, 23 May 2026 01:00:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't wait for the full moon: Here's when the moon looks best through a telescope ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-wait-for-the-full-moon-heres-when-the-moon-looks-best-through-a-telescope 4DqPJK2wo657B5BWS5ykcE Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ NASA is updating its Artemis moon base plan today. Here's how to watch it live. ]]> https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/watch-live-nasa-updating-its-moon-base-plans-on-may-26 HkcznJszdEZ9FVxAfuFBuf Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 21:55:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ The moon will 'swallow' a star on May 23. But will you be able to see it? ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/the-moon-will-swallow-a-star-on-may-23-but-will-you-be-able-to-see-it kUDZ9umbqmMcKakvucvRAY Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Stop lying!' Conspiracy theorist confronts Artemis 2 astronauts, accuses them of faking their moon mission ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/stop-lying-conspiracy-theorist-confronts-artemis-2-astronauts-accuses-them-of-faking-their-moon-mission sTM5PJgVrbsaXQPjENCnAd Thu, 21 May 2026 17:07:57 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 17:44:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lunar Outpost has big plans for the moon. The new Pegasus lunar rover is just the start ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/lunar-outpost-has-big-plans-for-the-moon-the-new-pegasus-rover-is-just-the-start abpoxWTyz7RAjrg5HnJZq9 Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:58:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ SpaceX will launch its 1st-ever Starship V3 megarocket today. The stakes couldn't be higher ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-will-launch-its-1st-ever-starship-v3-megarocket-today-the-stakes-couldnt-be-higher VYBogqrjygUTfwHBj3H877 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:50:08 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 23:50:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel ]]> https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/scientists-find-a-hidden-route-to-the-moon-that-saves-fuel KPqdABVcm4V7H2LMd5uTNa Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 20:28:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos) ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/astrophotography/venus-and-the-crescent-moon-dazzle-in-a-spectacular-post-sunset-show-photos 9tv2W2CoTE7t5MrfWpoSaa Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 19:14:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ The moon shines with a swarm of stars tonight as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury line up nearby ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/the-moon-shines-with-a-swarm-of-stars-on-may-21-as-jupiter-venus-and-mercury-line-up-nearby XJEJqPDFVXv3wGgTvYS5GV Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 08:13:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lasers in moon craters could create a lunar GPS system ]]> https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/lasers-in-moon-craters-could-create-a-lunar-gps-system hwEwfToRYDfG8HTBGRGMaT Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ See Jupiter glow beside the waxing moon after sunset on May 20 ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/see-jupiter-glow-beside-the-waxing-moon-after-sunset-on-may-20 sGoRqpi4VX5qkyb9Ryr3cR Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 13:39:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ NASA satellite will test orbital 'gas station' tech to help astronauts reach the moon and Mars ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/nasa-satellite-will-test-cryogenic-technologies-for-orbital-gas-stations-to-help-astronauts-reach-the-moon-and-mars mmzqdUjrUTzeY8jeCeQGXh Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The UFO files: What did we learn from the Pentagon's 1st big release? ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/the-ufo-files-what-did-we-learn-from-the-pentagons-1st-big-release eFH4dNU6nuuX34jkFjpSTW Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This amazing NASA video shows the exact moment the Artemis 2 Orion capsule broke free of its service module, and we can't stop watching it ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/this-amazing-nasa-video-shows-the-exact-moment-the-artemis-2-orion-capsule-broke-free-of-its-service-module-and-we-cant-stop-watching-it pPz5VsVWUy9YADbkKT9jmm Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 14:26:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Artemis 2 moon astronauts snap gorgeous shot of swirling stars | Space photo of the day for May 18, 2026 ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-snap-gorgeous-shot-of-swirling-stars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-18-2026 ZwFwySBCuXWA7Y9LRihsn8 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 21:38:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ These Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades. So why are people talking about them now? ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/these-apollo-ufo-images-have-been-public-for-decades E96GsNeTsgG3SV53Yu4HU5 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 20:39:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Venus and a razor-thin moon steal the show after sunset tonight ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/venus-and-a-slender-crescent-moon-steal-the-show-after-sunset-on-may-18-2026 Auw6fjKsEaRS5qUvpAL5tj Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:13:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Giant radio telescope sees Artemis 2 astronauts on Orion flying around the moon. 'There are 4 people in those pixels.' ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/giant-radio-telescope-sees-artemis-2-astronauts-on-orion-flying-around-the-moon-there-are-4-people-in-those-pixels 5eY6BZauFHEqEVfsYnApbP Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:16:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ The world's biggest rocket: How SpaceX's new Starship 'V3' differs from its predecessors ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/the-worlds-biggest-rocket-how-spacexs-new-starship-v3-differs-from-its-predecessors vrbbbdeBaPqFZzEQ6rGbyF Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 16:22:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Artemis 3 astronaut test flight will be 'one of the most highly complex missions NASA has undertaken.' These new details reveal why. ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-reveals-new-details-about-artemis-3-astronaut-mission UuyPs76SBgVVcnTpu97PSZ Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:15:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Will Starship launch from foreign shores? SpaceX 'constantly exploring' options for megarocket liftoff sites ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/will-starship-launch-from-foreign-shores-spacex-constantly-exploring-options-for-megarocket-liftoff-sites sWBDgMXoZBfAeXSA99uuuf Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket finally has a debut launch date. Here's when it will fly ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacexs-starship-v3-megarocket-finally-has-a-debut-launch-date-heres-when-it-will-fly YhTfdhiNbXHVsNWNhGdPNa Tue, 12 May 2026 22:34:50 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:54:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't miss Mars, Saturn and the moon form a cosmic triangle before dawn on May 14 ]]> https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-miss-mars-saturn-and-the-moon-form-a-cosmic-triangle-before-dawn-on-may-14 kYgF3ng2sakiifwxTvP6zS Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:53:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Star Catcher just raised $65 million to build the world's first power grid in space — with lasers ]]> https://www.space.com/technology/star-catcher-just-raised-usd65-million-to-build-the-worlds-first-power-grid-in-space-with-lasers 4dRuKgqyAUqibNSyagAMhA Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ NASA's Artemis 3 rocket is taking shape for 2027 launch to test lunar landers (photo) ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasas-artemis-3-rocket-is-taking-shape-for-2027-launch-to-test-lunar-landers-photo qEWkeNxUPfWXeTsNNtLGVc Mon, 11 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ See Artemis 2's amazing views of Earth in timelapse video taken from 12,000-photo drop ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/see-artemis-2s-amazing-views-of-earth-in-timelapse-video-taken-from-12-000-photo-drop SWjgCGMtHnFUR7742BYWga Mon, 11 May 2026 13:20:21 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 15:38:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ NASA's Artemis 2 commander and astrophotographer team up to capture breathtaking, never-before-seen shots of the moon's far side ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasas-artemis-2-commander-and-astrophotographer-team-up-to-capture-breathtaking-never-before-seen-shots-of-the-moons-far-side Mr9PYLamVcsWeZxtSAoRSY Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Sat, 09 May 2026 12:41:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts saw flashes on the far side of the moon that cameras struggle to capture. Here's why scientists are excited ]]> https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasas-artemis-2-astronauts-saw-flashes-on-the-far-side-of-the-moon-that-cameras-struggle-to-capture-heres-why-scientists-are-excited 3BHDCfKSVJBpqMEpc4MVTA Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 15:13:27 +0000