Learning About the Moon

NASA launches historic moon mission

Wednesday, humans could get closer to the moon than they have in over half a century following the launch of the Artemis II mission.

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What to Know About NASA’s First Crewed Mission to the Moon in More than 50 Years

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NASA's historic moon mission blasts into space

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Nasa spacecraft enroute to Moon for flyby more than 100,000 miles from Earth

Astronauts heading to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years are currently more than 100,000 miles (160,930 kilometres) from Earth and in "good spirits", according to Nasa officials.

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Artemis II astronauts face £17m toilet troubles as NASA to smash new moon record

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It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

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'Something we have never seen before': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

As of 23:00 BST on Saturday, Nasa's online dashboard showed the Artemis II spacecraft was more than 180,000 miles (28,9681km) from Earth.

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How far will the Artemis II crew travel into space?

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What will NASA’s Artemis II astronauts see on the moon?

NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s, How and why it plans to build up to a long‑term lunar presence

The next U.S. trip to the moon isn't about planting a flag. It's about learning how to live and work there. NASA has just reset its Artemis program, marking a clear strategic shift: Space exploration is moving away from a race to achieve milestones and toward a system built on repeated operations,

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Artemis II: What NASA’s Scientists Hope to Learn From Sending Humans to the Moon

For NASA, Artemis II is part of a broader effort to establish a sustained human presence on the moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars. “I’m just so excited that we’re standing on the precipice of this next generation of human exploration,” Young said.

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Learn about the sturgeon moon in August, how to watch the Perseid meteor shower

August’s full moon is almost here, and so is another opportunity to catch a meteor shower. Here’s what you need to know. The next full moon, a sturgeon moon, will be visible on Aug. 9 at 3:55 a.m., according to TimeandDate.com. Ahead of the full moon ...

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NASA intends to build a base on the moon by the 2030s -- here's why

NASA wants to build a base on the moon by the 2030s, a University of Mississippi professor explains how and why it wants a long‑term lunar presence.

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Michael’s Miscellany: Tips for Observing the Moon, Part 1

Initial lunar observation should begin with unaided-eye familiarization of major features, followed by binocular observation for enhanced detail identification. Optimal lunar viewing occurs during periods shortly after New Moon and before First Quarter ...

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Europe stages a moon landing to learn how to photograph the real thing (photos)

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