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China lands Chang'e 6 sample-return probe on far side of the moon
By Mike Wall published
China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft successfully touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday (June 2). China has now landed two missions on the moon's mysterious far side.
Daytime moon: Why can we sometimes see the moon in broad daylight?
By Martin McGuigan last updated
The daytime moon is visible almost every day of the month, except those closest to the full moon and new moon. Here's why the moon and sun often share the daytime sky.
Tonight's 'Flower Moon' will rise close to a red supergiant star
By Jamie Carter last updated
May 2024's full moon, also known as the Flower Moon and the Planting Moon, will be at its fullest on Thursday, May 23. It will also appear bright and full on Wednesday and Friday.
China launches Chang'e 6 sample-return mission to moon's far side
By Mike Wall published
China's launched its Chang'e 6 sample-return mission, which will haul dirt and rocks home from the mysterious lunar far side.
What would happen if the moon disappeared tomorrow?
By Paul Sutter last updated
The moon controls the tides, impacts marine ecosystems, and subtly influences time on Earth. So what would happen if the moon suddenly disappeared?
Haunting photo of Earth and moon snapped by China's experimental lunar satellites
By Andrew Jones published
China's experimental moon satellites Tiandu-1 and 2 are testing lunar communications and navigation tech. Recently, they shared this image of the lunar surface with a ghostly Earth in the background.
Packs of dog-shaped robots could one day roam the moon — if they can find their footing on Earth first
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A dog-like, bio-inspired robot called Spirit is still learning to walk, but could one day be deployed on the moon to explore steep, potentially hazardous areas with a team of robot companions.
April's full 'Pink Moon' blooms amid a meteor shower tomorrow. Here's how to get the best view.
By Jamie Carter published
April's full moon, nicknamed the Pink Moon, rises on Tuesday (April 23), but will appear bright and full on Monday and Wednesday as well. Here's how to see it at its best.
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