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A spectacular full moon will grace May Day skies, offering stargazers across North America the perfect excuse to look up at dusk. Even better news: May delivers two full moons this year, making the second one a rare blue moon.
This weekend's rare "Blue Micromoon" will be the tiniest full moon of the year, and you can watch it rise live from Italy. The celestial show combines two rare events in one magical night sky moment.
The first full moon of spring lights up the sky April 1, offering skywatchers a rare chance to see it shine alongside the bright star Spica. Even better news: May brings two full moons, including a special Blue Moon.
China is launching three astronauts to its Tiangong space station this Sunday, where one crew member will stay for a full year to prepare for humanity's next giant leap to the Moon. The mission marks a historic first for Hong Kong and a major milestone in the global space race.
February's full moon rises tonight, offering stargazers their last chance to see one of the highest, brightest moons of the year. The Snow Moon brings a spectacular sky show visible to everyone, from seasoned astronomers to curious kids.
This Wednesday's full pink moon could mark the start of humanity's return to deep space after 50 years. Four astronauts are preparing to launch during a historic window that opens April 1.
The Strawberry Moon rises tonight, marking summer's first full moon with a special sky-hugging appearance that makes it look larger than usual. Southern England has the best chance for clear viewing, with two more summer moons to come.
Earth's smallest full moon of 2026 lit up skies across the globe on May 31, inspiring stunning photographs from Paris to Sydney. The rare Blue Moon phenomenon won't happen again until late 2028. ---
Millions around the globe paused to witness May's rare Blue Moon, the first in over two years and the smallest full moon of 2026. From Paris to Sydney, photographers captured breathtaking moments as Earth's natural satellite brought people together under a shared sky.
Tonight offers a rare celestial double feature as the first full moon of spring appears in the sky just hours after NASA launches its Artemis II mission back to the moon. Spring officially arrives with a cosmic celebration.
Millions of people across North America can witness a rare celestial event tonight as the Moon passes directly in front of Mercury, with the best views in decades for those watching from Mexico and the southwestern United States. Even if you miss the full occultation, the pairing of a bright crescent Moon with Mercury creates a stunning sight worth stepping outside to see.
The near-full moon and brilliant Jupiter will appear side by side in the eastern sky tonight, offering skygazers a stunning celestial display visible with the naked eye. No telescope needed to enjoy this cosmic pairing, though binoculars will reveal even more wonder.
NASA just received a full-scale prototype of Blue Origin's lunar lander crew cabin and is starting astronaut training for humanity's return to the moon. The 15-foot cabin marks a major step toward the 2028 moon landing goal.
NASA astronauts now have a full-scale Blue Moon lander mockup to train in at Johnson Space Center, bringing humanity one step closer to returning to the lunar surface. The arrival marks a major milestone in the Artemis program's quest to establish a permanent moon presence.
NASA captured a stunning image of February's full Snow Moon glowing behind the Artemis 2 rocket as it stands ready to carry four astronauts around the Moon. The photo shows both the spacecraft and its destination in a single frame, marking a milestone moment before humanity's return to lunar exploration.
After a successful full dress rehearsal, NASA's moon mission team is ready to send astronauts back to the moon as early as March 6. The team fixed critical fuel leak issues that had plagued earlier tests.
Thousands of devotees filled a historic Thai temple for a once-in-a-lifetime "moon-upon-moon" ceremony believed to wash away misfortune and bring blessings. The rare celestial alignment made the 400-year-old tradition extra special.
The full Snow Moon lit up skies across the globe this week, treating photographers and stargazers to stunning views as it climbed over mountains, cities, and even NASA's Artemis 2 rocket. The celestial show continues for the next few nights.
NASA is fueling up its massive Moon rocket this week in a full dress rehearsal before sending four astronauts around the Moon as early as February 6. The test will prove the space agency fixed issues that plagued the last mission.
Photographer Martin Giraud braved freezing temperatures and snow to capture January's full Wolf Moon rising behind the Eiffel Tower in a stunning composite image. His dedication and careful planning resulted in a breathtaking reminder of the natural beauty still visible above our bustling cities.
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