Daily Moon Guide | Observe – Moon: NASA Science
NASA's interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year.
Phases of the Moon - Moon: NASA Science
2017年10月4日 · As the bright parts of the Moon appear to change shape during the month, each stage of the change is called a phase, and each phase carries its own name. This chart shows why this happens. The center ring shows the Moon as it revolves around the Earth, as seen from above the north pole.
Super Blue Moons: Your Questions Answered – Moon: NASA Science
2023年8月17日 · Will the Moon be blue? No, that’s just the term for two full moons in a month. Is the Moon ever blue? On rare occasions, tiny particles in the air ― typically of smoke or dust ― can scatter away red wavelengths of light, causing the Moon to appear blue. Will this Moon be bigger and more “super?”
Overview | Phases, Eclipses & Supermoons – Moon: NASA Science
From your astronaut’s viewpoint, you can see that the Moon is an average of 238,855 miles (384,399 km) from Earth, or about the space that could be occupied by 30 Earths. It travels around our planet once every 27.322 days in an elliptical orbit, an elongated circle.
Overview | Dynamic Moon - Moon: NASA Science
With no flowing water or gusting winds to wear away its landscape, geologic features like craters, cliffs, and lava flow last much longer on the Moon than they do on Earth – but five decades and counting of lunar exploration have shown that the Moon is more dynamic than previously thought.
The Moon's Orbit and Rotation - Moon: NASA Science
2022年12月2日 · The animation shows both the orbit and the rotation of the Moon. The yellow circle with the arrow and radial line have been added to make the rotation more apparent. The arrow indicates the direction of rotation.
What You Need to Know about the Lunar Eclipse - Moon: NASA …
2022年5月2日 · What is a lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue.
Teachable Moment: What's a Supermoon and Just How Super is It?
2017年11月30日 · The supermoon is a great opportunity for teachers to connect concepts being taught in the classroom to something students will undoubtedly be hearing about. Students can practice writing skills in a Moon journal, study Moon phases and apply their math skills to observing the supermoon.
Livestream the Eclipse – Moon: NASA Science
2022年5月10日 · On May 15-16, the Moon passed into Earth's shadow. Enjoy the following livestreams of the spectacular phenomenon, including a special episode of NASA Science Live explaining the science of the eclipse.
Why the Moon? - Moon: NASA Science
2023年9月7日 · The Artemis missions will build a community on the Moon, driving a new lunar economy and inspiring a new generation. This video explains why returning to the Moon is the natural next step in human space exploration, and how the lessons learned from Artemis will pave the way to Mars and beyond.