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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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'Strawberry Moon' in pictures: Major lunar standstill sees June's full moon hang low in the sky

By Patrick Pester published

Last night's "Strawberry Moon" hovered lower in the night sky than it had done since 2006. Here are some stunning global snaps of June's full moon during the major lunar standstill.

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When is June's full moon, and why is it called the 'Strawberry Moon'?

By Jamie Carter published

June's full 'Strawberry Moon' will be at its fullest on Wednesday, June 11, but that's not the best time to see it.

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The moon: Facts about our planet's lunar companion

By Adam Mann published

Discover interesting facts about how the moon formed, what it's made out of, and the many missions humans have launched to explore it.

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The Chang'e 5 return capsule at its landing site in Inner Mongolia, China, on Dec. 17, 2020.

China is sharing priceless moon samples with international partners, but NASA can't be a part of it

By Keith Cooper . published

The Wolf Amendment, a law that prevents bilateral cooperation in space research between the U.S. and China, is preventing U.S. government-funded analysis of the Chang'e 5 moon samples.

Our moon may have once been as hellish as Jupiter's super volcanic moon Io

By Nola Taylor Tillman published

The moon spent a few million years as a volcanic wasteland, covered with ongoing eruptions that spewed from mountains and even from the ground itself.

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An image of the full moon surrounded by pink blossoms

When is the next full moon?

By Jamie Carter last updated

June's full moon is the Strawberry Moon, rising June 11.

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China signs deal with Russia to build a power plant on the moon — potentially leaving the US in the dust

By Ben Turner published

A new memorandum has firmed up China and Russia's intent to lead the construction of a new lunar base to be completed by 2036, as NASA talks about scaling back its own lunar ambitions.

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May's full 'Flower Moon' rises tonight

By Jamie Carter last updated

May's full moon appeared full all weekend, but will peak tonight (Monday, May 12). Here's everything you need to know about it.

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a pink full moon rising against the Toronto skyline

A 'Pink Moon' rises this weekend – here's how to see it, and why it's so special

By Jamie Carter published

Also known as the 'Paschal Moon,' April's full 'Pink Moon' will rise alongside Spica, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, on April 12.

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Space photo of the week: The last sight you see before dying on the moon

By Jamie Carter published

The final act of the Blue Ghost lander's busy two weeks on the moon was to send back sunset shots featuring Earth and Venus.

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