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Japan's 'Moon Sniper' resurrected nearly 9 days after losing power, thanks to solar charge
By Kiley Price published
The lunar lander's solar panels are now generating power, Japan's space agency says.

You can pay to have your ashes buried on the moon. Should you?
By Carol Oliver published
The ill-fated Peregrine lander was carrying human ashes that would have marked the first private burial on the moon. But is sending your mortal remains to the moon legal, or ethical?

January's full 'Wolf Moon' rises Thursday. Here's how to see it at its best.
By Jamie Carter published
The first full moon of 2024, sometimes nicknamed the Wolf Moon, will rise into winter skies this week, appearing bright and full from Wednesday to Friday.

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' lands on lunar surface, but it may be dead within hours
By Brandon Specktor published
Japan's SLIM lander successfully reached the lunar surface on Friday, Jan. 19, but problems with its solar cells mean it could be dead on the moon within hours.

Full moons of 2024: Names, dates and everything you need to know
By Jamie Carter published
Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2024, including dates for supermoons and a two lunar eclipses.

Cold Moon 2023: The final full moon of the year rises this Christmas
By Jamie Carter published
The Cold Moon — the 13th and final full moon of 2023 — will rise on Dec. 26 and reach higher in the night sky than any other. It will also appear full on Dec. 25 and 27.

What is the moon phase today?
By Colin Stuart last updated
Reference A look at the phases of the moon, from new moon to full moon, including's tonight's lunar phase.

Winter solstice 2023: How to see Jupiter dance with the moon on the longest night of the year
By Jamie Carter published
Jupiter and a bright moon will shine together on the winter solstice, which occurs Dec. 21-22 in the Northern Hemisphere.

Humans are changing the moon's surface so much it's entered a new geological era, scientists say
By Ivan Paul published
Researchers hope their proposal of declaring a new geological era on the moon — the Lunar Anthropocene — will encourage discussion around human impact and help preserve important cultural artifacts such as footprints and rover tracks.

The Peregrine Lunar Lander is set to launch on Dec 24. Here's what it'll bring to the moon
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA and scientists from around the world are sending new science instruments, as well as a few stocking stuffers, to the moon on Dec. 24 in the debut launch of a new rocket.
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