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A photo of the full moon. (Image credit: Christophe Lehenaff via Getty Images)

Scientists have been studying the moon for hundreds of years and have built up an incredible wealth of knowledge about our lunar companion. Live Science brings you the best moon facts and answers all of your lunar queries, from how did the moon form and whether the moon could ever be pushed from orbit to what is the "man in the moon" and why we can sometimes see the moon in the daytime. Our expert writers and editors also keep you updated on what's going on with our natural satellite, explain how you can see different lunar events, and provide coverage of new scientific discoveries, such as scientists confirming the moon has a solid iron "heart" just like Earth, and more with the latest moon news, features and articles.

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Where can you see the Sept. 7 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse?

By Brandon Specktor published

The second and final 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse of 2025 is coming on the night of Sept. 7-8. Here's where the celestial spectacle will be visible — and how to watch it if you're not in the path.

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The full moon rises over a tractor

When is the next full moon?

By Jamie Carter last updated

When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2025, including the full 'Corn Moon' lunar eclipse on Sept. 7.

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A rare 'black moon' rises this weekend: What is it, and what can you see?

By Jamie Carter published

Saturday's new moon is a seasonal "black moon" — a rare phenomenon that occurs once every 33 months. Here's what that means and why it's a great night for stargazing.

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A blood moon is coming: Here's what you need to know about the total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7

By Daisy Dobrijevic Partner Content Created With Space. published

Don't miss the Sept. 7 total lunar eclipse. Find out when and where to see the next blood moon.

NASA aiming to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030

By Mike Wall Partner Content Created With Space. published

NASA is accelerating its plans for a nuclear reactor on the moon, aiming to establish such a power outpost by 2030, according to Politico.

The full 'Sturgeon Moon' rises this weekend

By Jamie Carter published

In a rare skywatching treat, you can see August's full Sturgeon Moon rise soon after sunset on both Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10.

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Scientists scan famous 'Earthrise' crater on mission to find alien life in our solar system

By Brandon Specktor published

A large lunar crater featured in the iconic 'Earthrise' photo has just helped the European JUICE spacecraft hone its alien-hunting instruments during a once-in-a-lifetime flyby.

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This false-color photograph is a composite of 15 images of the Moon taken through three color filters NASA's Galileo solid-state imaging system during the spacecraft passage through the Earth-Moon system on December 8, 1992.

What color is moonlight?

By Victoria Atkinson published

What color is moonlight typically, and what other colors can moonlight look like from our perspective on Earth?

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Full 'Buck Moon' rises next week: Why it's so special

By Jamie Carter published

July's full "Buck Moon" will be at its fullest on Thursday, July 10, and will be best seen at moonrise. It is the farthest full moon from the sun all year and one of the lowest in the sky.

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Apollo astronauts discovered the moon is covered in tiny orange glass beads. Now we finally know why.

By Mark Thompson published

Tiny, orange glass beads discovered on the moon during the Apollo era may reveal an untold history of lunar volcanism.

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