Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The next total lunar eclipse will occur on the night of ...

Stargazers around the world must be excited as they are set to witness a rare and stunning celestial event today. On the night of September 7 and 8, a total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon into a ...

Humans have left much more than footprints on the moon since the space age started in the 1950s. Here's a guide to what's up there. 1959: The first human object on the moon The Soviet spacecraft Luna ...

The September 2025 total lunar eclipse will bring a blood-red moon to skies across Asia, Australia, Africa and Europe — if you know where to look. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

"Prior to the end of this decade, we will be landing two crews on the lunar surface." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Blue Origin ...

People in the Eastern Hemisphere may see Earth’s shadow pass over the lunar surface, covering our world’s natural satellite in a flush of red. By Katrina Miller Katrina Miller has previously reported ...

What is the moon phase today? Today, Dec. 2, 2025, the moon is 12 days old and is in the Waxing Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 90% illuminated. Moon phase Date Full Moon Dec. 4 Third/Last ...

The Blue Ghost 1 lander casts a shadow on the lunar surface after touching down on the moon March 2. Credit: Firefly Aerospace We live in a brand new era for lunar activities. With over 100 payloads ...