In geophysical terms, the Moon is a planetary-mass object or satellite planet. Its mass is 1.2% that of the Earth, and its diameter is 3,474 km (2,159 mi), roughly one-quarter of Earth's (about as wide as the …

Feb 12, 2026 · The Earth and Moon are tidally locked. Their rotations are so in sync we only see one side of the Moon. Humans didn't see the lunar far side until a Soviet spacecraft flew past in 1959. …

Mar 17, 2026 · Moon, Earth’s sole natural satellite and nearest celestial body. Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Its name in English, like that of Earth, is of …

Mar 3, 2026 · What is the Moon Phase today? Use our 2023 Moon Phase Calendar to find dates and times of the full Moon, new Moon, and every phase in between. Beyond the phases of the Moon, you …

A Moon cycle, or a lunation, is the time the Moon travels through its lunar phases. ©timeanddate.com Your March 2026 Moon guide Sky guide for March Three “colorful” Moons follow March’s Blood …

Feb 19, 2026 · US lawmakers call for a permanent moon base. Will it ever happen? The impetus for establishing a "Lunar Surface Moon Base" is that America is in a space race with China.

Jan 5, 2026 · 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 …

Track the moon phase today with our interactive moon phase calculator. Get details on the current moon phase and the next full moon date.

Explore the current phase of the moon, its rise and set times, nightly motion across the sky, and discover lunar features with our interactive map. Stay informed about the celestial movements above.

Moon Phase for today and tonight with current lunar phase, illumination percentage and Moons age. Find out what the Moon Phase is on any other day of the year.