Experience the Moon illusion, a captivating phenomenon where the Moon looms larger near the horizon—a trick played by our ...

The Moon held on to its magnetic field for most of its life — which could mean less lunar water available to future astronauts than expected.

"One of the most exciting implications of our research is how it is applicable to missions to the moon and beyond," Bernhardt said. "Astronauts exploring the lunar South Pole might have easier ...

On Dec. 15, 2024, the full moon will rise and set at its most extreme northerly points, and reach the highest in the sky. The phenomenon happens because of the moon’s tilted orbit and Earth’s ...

But the three astronauts had much more to say about their experience flying to the moon and back. Here are the astronauts' most memorable words.