This is called a new moon. As the Moon continues to orbit Earth we can see more and more of the lit side. At various stages in its orbit it is called a crescent moon, a quarter moon and a gibbous ...

This is called a new moon. As the Moon continues to orbit Earth we can see more and more of the lit side. At various stages in its orbit it is called a crescent moon, a quarter moon and a gibbous ...

"Circumbinary orbits that are polar or highly inclined to the Earth-Moon orbit are subject to two competing effects: nodal ...

Earth will temporarily get a second moon next week when a tiny asteroid begins its two month orbit around the planet, though ...

"Check out Blue Ghost's amazing view of Earth eclipsing the Moon as the lander travels on orbit. Our #GhostRiders can't wait to share more postcard-worthy moments as we continue on our roadtrip." ...

This is the second mission that ispace has flown to the moon; the company's' Hakuto-R lander made it to lunar orbit in March 2023 but crashed during its touchdown attempt a month later.

Future missions led by Firefly will be to the moon's far side and will include delivering a satellite that will orbit the region. When will the Firefly spacecraft make it to the moon? Firefly ...