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10

May

Water on moon and Earth may come from the same place
Scientists suspect that water-bringing meteorites likely originated from the edge of the solar system’s asteroid belt.

Water on moon and Earth may come from the same place

Scientists suspect that water-bringing meteorites likely originated from the edge of the solar system’s asteroid belt.

23

Mar

On the moon, NASA probe sees where the sun never shines
Some parts of the moon haven’t seen the sun in millions, and even billions, of years but an unmanned NASA spacecraft is shedding light on these lunar lands of permanent darkness.

On the moon, NASA probe sees where the sun never shines

Some parts of the moon haven’t seen the sun in millions, and even billions, of years but an unmanned NASA spacecraft is shedding light on these lunar lands of permanent darkness.

19

Mar

Lunar photos project seeks public support
Since 2008, the Lunar Orbiter Image Recovery Project has been reprocessing data received from 5 unmanned NASA spacecraft in the 1960s.

Lunar photos project seeks public support

Since 2008, the Lunar Orbiter Image Recovery Project has been reprocessing data received from 5 unmanned NASA spacecraft in the 1960s.

05

Mar

4 common misperceptions about the phases of the moon
Find out how long the moon is officially ‘full’ and many other interesting facts about our celestial neighbor.

4 common misperceptions about the phases of the moon

Find out how long the moon is officially ‘full’ and many other interesting facts about our celestial neighbor.

25

Feb


Get an extra special view of tonight’s ‘Snow Moon’ 



Webcasts will offer a special view of tonight’s full moon, some with commentary from astronomers.            

Webcasts will offer a special view of tonight’s full moon, some with commentary from astronomers.            

18

Feb


 See the moon pass Jupiter tonight  



Skygazers may’ve missed Sunday’s display, but tonight provides the chance to see the moon recede from Jupiter.

Skygazers may’ve missed Sunday’s display, but tonight provides the chance to see the moon recede from Jupiter.

06

Feb


 How 3-D printing could build a futuristic moon base  



Over 2,000 pounds of the eventual structure have already been printed.

Over 2,000 pounds of the eventual structure have already been printed.

29

Jan


 Loony moons: How the full moons of 2013 got their odd names 



Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the Full Long Nights Moon and the large Rose Moon this year.

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the Full Long Nights Moon and the large Rose Moon this year.

15

Jan


 NASA unveils last moon video by doomed spacecraft 



A spacecraft recorded a flyover video of the moon’s far side shortly before intentionally slamming into a lunar mountain last month.

A spacecraft recorded a flyover video of the moon’s far side shortly before intentionally slamming into a lunar mountain last month.

02

Jan


 Moon may outshine Quadrantid meteor shower tonight 



NASA will provide a live webcast of the 2013 Quadrantid meteor shower each night this week through Jan. 4.

NASA will provide a live webcast of the 2013 Quadrantid meteor shower each night this week through Jan. 4.