Artemis II Mission Moon Phases

Astronomy

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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Which celestial bodies in our solar system stand out as the strongest candidates to harbor life?
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Astronomers uncover Sombrero Galaxy’s elusive halo in unprecedented detail using Dark Energy Camera
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New model decodes the Sun’s prominences—floating mountains of plasma larger than Earth
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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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Skywatching

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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The Lyrid meteor shower will peak later this month: Here's all you need to know
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Caught on CCTV: Fireball meteorite that lit up northern Europe
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Videos

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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Is post-mission depression real? NASA astronaut Anil Menon breaks it down 1:09

Is post-mission depression real? NASA astronaut Anil Menon breaks it down
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Deep Sky Objects

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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Why do stars change their spin as they near the end of their lives? Scientists explain

Why do stars change their spin as they near the end of their lives? Scientists explain
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Where do gas clouds feeding the Milky Way's black hole come from? Scientists may have solved the mystery

Where do gas clouds feeding the Milky Way's black hole come from? Scientists may have solved the mystery
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Tiny satellite galaxies orbiting the Milky Way could reveal the 'climate' of the early universe

Tiny satellite galaxies orbiting the Milky Way could reveal the 'climate' of the early universe
Apr 27, 2026
Rare twin quasars caught merging in early universe—they are connected by a cosmic gas bridge

Rare twin quasars caught merging in early universe—they are connected by a cosmic gas bridge
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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
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Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City

Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City
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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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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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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to collide with Moon on 5 August, 2026: Impact time, risks—everything to know

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to collide with Moon on 5 August, 2026: Impact time, risks—everything to know
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Is Artemis III behind schedule? Lack of updates from NASA indicates so

Is Artemis III behind schedule? Lack of updates from NASA indicates so
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NASA updates ISS schedule for 2026: Check new flight plan for the International Space Station

NASA updates ISS schedule for 2026: Check new flight plan for the International Space Station
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Which celestial bodies in our solar system stand out as the strongest candidates to harbor life?
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Astronomers uncover Sombrero Galaxy’s elusive halo in unprecedented detail using Dark Energy Camera
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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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Scientists create new 'hair-thin' shielding material to protect astronauts and spacecraft

Scientists create new 'hair-thin' shielding material to protect astronauts and spacecraft
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Why do stars change their spin as they near the end of their lives? Scientists explain
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MoonFall—spiritual successor to Ingenuity Mars helicopter—will scout for Artemis landing sites in lunar South Pole

MoonFall—spiritual successor to Ingenuity Mars helicopter—will scout for Artemis landing sites in lunar South Pole
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Expedition 74 conducts quantum experiments in search for dark matter among other activities on ISS

Expedition 74 conducts quantum experiments in search for dark matter among other activities on ISS
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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
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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
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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
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SPACEFLIGHT

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

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

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

  3. Humans can make a round trip to Mars within 153 days, new study reveals

  4. NASA tests its most powerful electric propulsion system yet for sending astronauts to Mars

Instruments

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
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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
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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to launch in September; will work 1,000x faster than Hubble

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to launch in September; will work 1,000x faster than Hubble
Apr 22, 2026