Moon
Lower Gravity Will Help Lunar Dust Get Deep Into Astronaut Lungs
Dusting the house might be a chore here on Earth, but when astronauts return to the Moon, they'll need to…
Did Earth Have More Than One Moon?
Scientists looking at the various Lagrangian Points in our solar system noticed a pattern. Lagrange points, (named after their discoverer…
Send Your Name to the Moon
Have you ever dreamt of travelling to the Moon? Unfortunately, for the time being, this will be a privilege only…
The “Best Engineering Tool” in Space: Duct Tape
The uses for duct tape seem to be endless. From the Apollo missions in the 1970's to the International Space…
It’s That Time of the Month for the Moon
It happens every month and specifically every time the moon is full. According to scientists, for about three days on…
NASA Official Wants a Six Month Stay on Moon
NASA is exploring the possible designs for lunar bases, intended for an extended stay on the Moon. A NASA official…
New Earthrise and Earthset Movies from Kaguya
Ian reported yesterday on the high definition topographical maps recently released by the Japanese SELENE mission, also known as Kaguya,…
Japanese Moon Mission Returns Detailed Maps of the Lunar Surface
The Japanese SELENE lunar orbiter has returned some of the most detailed maps of the Moon to date. The new…
What’s Up – The Weekend SkyWatcher’s Forecast
Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! If we've explored the Moon in "Astronomy For Kids", then by all means let's explore the Moon…
Moon for Kids
Right now, while the sky still gets dark early, is a great time to enjoy looking at the Moon with…