Archives of #Moon

Watch the Moon Hide Mars

(Source: Sky and Telescope) The night of December 7–8 will be an exciting one for fans of the Red Planet. Not only will Mars be at opposition, but the full Moon will blot it out of the sky for many locations on Earth.** On the night of December 7–8, Mars will be at opposition — opposite the Sun’s […]
1 year ago

Artemis launch prepares for future moon missions

NASA launched Artemis I November 16, the first in a series of space missions to enable future human exploration of the moon and Mars. The uncrewed, 25.5-day mission sends the Orion spacecraft on a journey of more than 2 million kilometers, farther than any spacecraft built for humans has ever traveled. Artemis I will allow […]
2 years ago

NASA’s Megarocket Launches to the Moon!

Following a successful launch of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket in the world, the agency’s Orion spacecraft is on its way to the Moon as part of the Artemis program. Carrying an uncrewed Orion, SLS lifted off for its flight test debut at 1:47 a.m. EST Wednesday from Launch Pad 39B […]
2 years ago

Friday Find November 4 2022

Join National Geographic columnist and Night Sky Guy Andrew Fazekas for his top space news of the week. This episode we talk about the discovery of the closest black hole to Earth, Mars Insight Lander close to death, new launch date for Artemis I, Blood Moon eclipse coming, Taurid Fireballs and Moon encounters Jupiter. Phew….that’s […]
2 years ago
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