Should we store Mars samples on the moon to keep alien germs away from Earth?
Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial samples that might be harmful to Earth's ...
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Daily Horoscope for June 03, 2026
The feeling is real but the story needs checking. The Moon in Capricorn opposes Venus in Cancer at 10:37 am EDT, pulling duty against comfort and productivity a...
Mesmerizing rare moon seen over San Francisco in stunning time-lapse
Watch the second full moon in the month of May light up the Bay Area skies as it rises over the Bay Bridge.
How a Giant Moon and a Steam Atmosphere Built the Recipe for Life
4.5 billion years ago was an interesting time for the Earth. The atmosphere was thick and what we would now think of as toxic. The Moon, which was freshly forme...
May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide — see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026
See spectacular photos of the Blue Moon, the rare second full moon of the month, captured by skywatchers worldwide.
The full moon stole the show, impressive images from the "Blue Moon" in Sounion and Nafplio
The moon rose at about 20:36 and will remain visible throughout the night, until the early hours of Monday 1 June
A total solar eclipse is only possible because of a cosmic coincidence: the Moon is about 400 times smaller than the Sun but also about 400 times closer, making the two look almost the same size from
A total solar eclipse rests on a coincidence that is simple to state and still hard to quite accept. The Sun is roughly 400 times wider than the Moon. At presen...
The Moon looks white in the night sky, but its surface is closer in color to a worn asphalt road — and it appears bright enough to read by on a clear night not because the surface is bright, but becau
The Moon looks white in the night sky, sometimes silver, sometimes yellow or orange when it sits low on the horizon. The casual impression is of a bright object...
Can a season have only 2 full moons?
Longtime EarthSky writer – our own beloved Bruce McClure – loved cycles! Here’s one involving the moon … 2 full moons only in a season A “season” ...
The Moon is stealing time from the Earth, and it has been getting away with it for billions of years. Our planet spins so much slower than it once did that a single day has stretched from just 19 hour
Earth’s spin is slowing, the day is getting longer, and the Moon is drifting outward at about 3.8 centimetres a year, a figure measured by bouncing lasers off...
In Photos: ‘Blue Moon’ Rises Around The World
See the best images of the Blue Moon from around the world as a second dramatic moonrise occurred in the same month in a rare sky event.
Sunday Will See a Rare 'Blue' Micromoon
Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend—a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year. A bonus: The brilliant sta...
The only Blue Moon of 2026 rises this weekend — here’s how to get the best view of the ‘micromoon’
The night sky this weekend is set aglow with this year's only Blue Full Moon. Following the Full Flower Moon on the first day of May, the 31st marks the comple...
The Blue Moon Might Be the Solution to (Almost) All Your Problems
We have a rare, wild, and potentially enchanted blue moon in Sagittarius touching down on May 31 — and it seems, well, promising! Read on to find out everythi...
Tonight's blue micromoon won't happen again until 2053. Here's how to see it
The term refers to a twice-in-a-month full moon, with the
May full moon: A rare blue ‘micromoon’ will appear in the sky tonight. Here’s the best time to see it
The moon will appear smaller but no less dazzling as May 2026 comes to a close. If you miss this one, you won't get another chance for a long time.
The Blue Moon rises tonight: Where and when to see the second full moon of May
Don't miss the Blue Moon rise on May 30! Here's what to expect as the second full moon of May 2026 takes to the night sky.
Is a Blue Moon Actually Blue? No, It’s a Calendar Term, Not a Color
No. A “blue moon” is not actually blue in color. The term has nothing to do with the moon’s appearance and everything to do with timing. In its most commo...
Don’t Miss May’s ‘Blue Moon’ Rise Tonight — Exact Times For Saturday
The second full moon of May rises this weekend — here’s exactly when and where to see the so-called Blue Moon at its best.
May’s blue moon will soon peak. Here’s what to know
The second full moon of May — a blue moon — will make an appearance this weekend.
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend. It's when a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year rises.
When To See A Rare ‘Blue Moon’ Rise At Dusk This Weekend
North America’s celestial highlights for the weekend ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere. This weekend sees a rare Blue Moon.
Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology
Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology
Rare blue ‘micromoon’ to dazzle in the sky this weekend — and it’s bringing a friend
Get set for a blue micromoon this weekend — a blue moon that’s also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year.
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend — a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of th...
Rare Blue Micromoon Won't Return Until 2053 – Don't Miss It This Week!
Who needs trainspotting when there are so many different moods of the full Moon to see? And the full Moon that will grace Earth's skies on May 30 and 31 is one ...
How to catch the perfect full moonrise — just in time for the Blue Moon show on May 30
A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you'll miss its magic. Here's how to plan it precisely.
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend. It's when a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year rises.
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend - a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year.