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 contiguous United States).

Your interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year, featuring detailed views from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, plus special Moon events.

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 Germanic and Old English derivation.

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon are preparing for perhaps the most exciting phase of their journey.

See where Artemis II is right now as NASA mission approaches moon

Current moon phase, including information about its position, illumination, moonrise, and moonset.

New Moon and Full Moon calendar with precise times and simulation of the Moon phase today. When is the next Full Moon?

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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.

NASA releases more than 12,000 images from historic Artemis II moon ...