Artemis II Mission Moon Phases

Astronomy

Scientists discover how rising solar activity is making space debris fall back to Earth faster

Scientists discover how rising solar activity is making space debris fall back to Earth faster
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Moon's darkest craters may now reveal how ice accumulated over a billion years at the South Pole
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'A dark, hot rock': Astronomers directly study exoplanet surface for the first time using JWST
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Newly detected 40-meter asteroid close to Venus orbit could strike Earth with city-level impact
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‘Dancing jets’ from a black hole and supergiant star pair is as powerful as 10,000 Suns

‘Dancing jets’ from a black hole and supergiant star pair is as powerful as 10,000 Suns
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Skywatching

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak on May 6, 2026. Here's all you need to know

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak on May 6, 2026. Here's all you need to know
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Three planets will grace the evening sky in May—here's all you need to know
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The Lyrid meteor shower will peak later this month: Here's all you need to know
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Videos

“There's nothing absolute": Christina Koch reminds us our world is fragile and is shaped by 'our' choices 0:40

“There's nothing absolute": Christina Koch reminds us our world is fragile and is shaped by 'our' choices
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Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover has the best reaction as U.N. Ambassador sings him ‘Happy Birthday’ on stage 0:40

Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover has the best reaction as U.N. Ambassador sings him ‘Happy Birthday’ on stage
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"You put us in a small spaceship...and we became best friends for life": Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch 0:20

"You put us in a small spaceship...and we became best friends for life": Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch
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Deep Sky Objects

‘Dancing jets’ from a black hole and supergiant star pair is as powerful as 10,000 Suns

‘Dancing jets’ from a black hole and supergiant star pair is as powerful as 10,000 Suns
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Massive star clusters destroy their birth clouds faster, James Webb and Hubble find

Massive star clusters destroy their birth clouds faster, James Webb and Hubble find
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Vela Supercluster lurking in Milky Way’s blind spot found to have mass close to 30,000 trillion suns

Vela Supercluster lurking in Milky Way’s blind spot found to have mass close to 30,000 trillion suns
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Over 1,000 radio galaxies with 'wings' identified amid mystery behind formation

Over 1,000 radio galaxies with 'wings' identified amid mystery behind formation
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James Webb finds a galaxy from the early universe is not rotating and scientists are stunned

James Webb finds a galaxy from the early universe is not rotating and scientists are stunned
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NASA's Chandra discovers a unique object that may explain James Webb's mysterious little red dots

NASA's Chandra discovers a unique object that may explain James Webb's mysterious little red dots
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Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles
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Today's Moon phase in Indianapolis

Today's Moon phase in Indianapolis
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Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City

Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City
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Massive star clusters destroy their birth clouds faster, James Webb and Hubble find

Massive star clusters destroy their birth clouds faster, James Webb and Hubble find
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China's Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft undocks from Tiangong space station, headed for re-entry

China's Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft undocks from Tiangong space station, headed for re-entry
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Scientists discover how rising solar activity is making space debris fall back to Earth faster

Scientists discover how rising solar activity is making space debris fall back to Earth faster
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The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak on May 6, 2026. Here's all you need to know

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak on May 6, 2026. Here's all you need to know
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Moon's darkest craters may now reveal how ice accumulated over a billion years at the South Pole

Moon's darkest craters may now reveal how ice accumulated over a billion years at the South Pole
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Vela Supercluster lurking in Milky Way’s blind spot found to have mass close to 30,000 trillion suns

Vela Supercluster lurking in Milky Way’s blind spot found to have mass close to 30,000 trillion suns
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'A dark, hot rock': Astronomers directly study exoplanet surface for the first time using JWST

'A dark, hot rock': Astronomers directly study exoplanet surface for the first time using JWST
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Over 1,000 radio galaxies with 'wings' identified amid mystery behind formation

Over 1,000 radio galaxies with 'wings' identified amid mystery behind formation
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Sentinel-1D becomes fully operational, marking major milestone in Europe's Earth observation mission

Sentinel-1D becomes fully operational, marking major milestone in Europe's Earth observation mission
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James Webb finds a galaxy from the early universe is not rotating and scientists are stunned

James Webb finds a galaxy from the early universe is not rotating and scientists are stunned
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Artemis program receives boost as Blue Origin's lunar lander passes critical test at NASA facility

Artemis program receives boost as Blue Origin's lunar lander passes critical test at NASA facility
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Newly detected 40-meter asteroid close to Venus orbit could strike Earth with city-level impact

Newly detected 40-meter asteroid close to Venus orbit could strike Earth with city-level impact
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Three planets will grace the evening sky in May—here's all you need to know

Three planets will grace the evening sky in May—here's all you need to know
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A visit to an asteroid could be cheaper than trips to the Moon, claims new study

A visit to an asteroid could be cheaper than trips to the Moon, claims new study
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NASA releases over 12,000 images taken during Artemis II mission—here's all you need to know

NASA releases over 12,000 images taken during Artemis II mission—here's all you need to know
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Constellation

Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips

Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips
Jan 20, 2026
The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know

The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know
Nov 19, 2025
Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24

Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24
Oct 21, 2025

Photo Gallery

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Rare Artemis II photos reveal the Moon’s stunning hidden far side like never before 7 PHOTOS ASTRONOMY

Rare Artemis II photos reveal the Moon’s stunning hidden far side like never before

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These Nebula images from 2026 will change how you see space forever 6 DEEP SKY OBJECTS

These Nebula images from 2026 will change how you see space forever

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Artemis II astronauts visit Nasdaq Marketside, ring the closing bell 4 SPACEFLIGHT

Artemis II astronauts visit Nasdaq Marketside, ring the closing bell

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NASA releases mind-boggling images of the Moon from Artemis II mission 5 ASTRONOMY

NASA releases mind-boggling images of the Moon from Artemis II mission

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SpaceX Crew-13 seen training for the first time post NASA announcement 7 SPACEFLIGHT

SpaceX Crew-13 seen training for the first time post NASA announcement

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SPACEFLIGHT

  1. China's Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft undocks from Tiangong space station, headed for re-entry
    4 hours ago

  2. Artemis program receives boost as Blue Origin's lunar lander passes critical test at NASA facility
    2 days ago

  3. A visit to an asteroid could be cheaper than trips to the Moon, claims new study
    2 days ago

  4. NASA releases over 12,000 images taken during Artemis II mission—here's all you need to know
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  5. SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to collide with Moon on 5 August, 2026: Impact time, risks—everything to know
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MOST READ

  1. NASA releases over 12,000 images taken during Artemis II mission—here's all you need to know

    NASA releases over 12,000 images taken during Artemis II mission—here's all you need to know

  2. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak on May 6, 2026. Here's all you need to know

    The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak on May 6, 2026. Here's all you need to know

  3. SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to collide with Moon on 5 August, 2026: Impact time, risks—everything to know

  4. James Webb finds a galaxy from the early universe is not rotating and scientists are stunned

Instruments

Scientists turn lunar dust from a threat into a building material for Moon bases

Scientists turn lunar dust from a threat into a building material for Moon bases
Apr 28, 2026
Artemis II crew's Nikon Z9 camera was bombarded with heavy ions on Earth before it flew to space

Artemis II crew's Nikon Z9 camera was bombarded with heavy ions on Earth before it flew to space
Apr 27, 2026
Earth day 2026: How satellites are tracking environmental change and helping vulnerable communities

Earth day 2026: How satellites are tracking environmental change and helping vulnerable communities
Apr 23, 2026