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Scientists say a giant impact knocked off the raw ingredients for the moon off the primitive molten Earth and into orbit.

Related Topics: Earth, Apollo Program, Moon Phases 

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An illustration of a lunar base being built by several astronauts.

In Trouble on the Moon? A 911 Call for a Search and Rescue Organization

By Leonard David published

Given all of the planned international lunar activity, emergencies could happen that will call for the unconstrained mobilization of all possible aids.

A photo of a nearly full moon. The image was taken one day prior to the supermoon, or a moon that appears larger due to being the closest to Earth in its orbit.

Full moon calendar 2022: When to see the next full moon

By Kimberly Hickok published

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

The moon phases and dates for September 2022.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2022

By Tariq Malik published

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2022, and when you can see them.

An image of the moon shows the location of the Mare Imbrium basin. The mountain range that marks the northern rim of the basin will be visible from Earth on Sunday.

See the moon's Mare Imbrium mountains on Sunday (Sept. 4)

By Robert Lea published

On Sunday, September 4, using binoculars or a telescope sky watchers will be able to spot a spectacular mountain range on the moon, part of one of the largest craters in the solar system.

photograph of rocket on launch pad

Fuel leak on Artemis 1 moon rocket may take weeks to repair, NASA says

By Tariq Malik published

A fuel leak that thwarted NASA's second attempt to launch its new Artemis 1 moon rocket on Saturday (Sept. 3) will likely take weeks to fix, and may even force the megarocket off its launch pad.

China and Russia have been discussing an International Lunar Research Station at the south pole of the moon, to begin operating in the 2030s.

Not just Artemis: China and Russia plan to put boots on the moon, too

By Mike Wall published

China and Russia aim to build a base near the moon's south pole that could begin hosting crews by the mid-2030s.

astronaut kneeling on moon

The Artemis 1 mission marks the start of a new space race to mine the moon

By Cassandra Steer published

Artemis 1 marks the beginning of a new space race for lunar resources, and this time around, everybody wants to mine the moon.

An image of the quarter moon

See the first quarter moon on Saturday (Sept. 3)

By Robert Lea published

During the first quarter moon on Saturday (Sept. 3) the sun will illuminate half of the lunar surface.

giant space launch system rocket on launch pad at sunset

Watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission launch live online for free

By Jeff Spry published

NASA's has not yet set a date for the launch of its Artemis 1 rocket, but you can watch online for free when it launches.

giant space launch system on the launch pad with ocean behind

Space photos: The most amazing images this week!

By Elizabeth Howell published

See the best photos on Space.com this week.

artemis 1 on the launch pad in the dark with a countdown icon and nasa icon

The top space stories of the week!

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA wants to get Artemis 1 launching, SpaceX's Elon Musk wants 100 missions in 2023, and a former NASA chief criticizes 'schizophrenic' policy towards Russia.

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission is scheduled to launch on Sept. 3, 2022.

NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket going for 2nd launch try today

By Tariq Malik published

NASA is counting down for its second launch attempt of the Artemis 1 moon mission. The two-hour window opens today (Sept. 3) at 2:17 p.m. EDT (1817 GMT).

An illustration of the night sky on Friday (Sept. 2) with the moon visible in the claws of the Scorpion constellation.

Catch the moon near the claws of the Scorpius constellation Friday

By Samantha Mathewson published

See the moon shine near the claws of the Scorpius constellation just after dusk tonight (Sept. 2).

astronaut kneeling on moon

NASA is launching the 1st stage of the Artemis mission — here's why humans are going back to the moon

By Gretchen Benedix published

With the Artemis program, Earth as a global community has the opportunity to participate and push back the frontiers of human knowledge and innovation.

NASA's Artemis 1 stack on the pad at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 1, 2022, two days before its planned launch toward the moon.

Artemis 1 traffic jam: NASA moon launch may draw crowd of 400,000

By Mike Wall published

A crowd the size of a major American city may turn out to watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket lift off this weekend.

NASA's Artemis 1 stack on the pad ahead of its planned Sept. 3 liftoff attempt.

Artemis 1 moon mission is 'go' for Saturday launch, NASA says

By Mike Wall published

The Artemis 1 team has given the go-ahead to proceed with a liftoff attempt on Saturday (Sept. 3) from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

artemis 1 rocket lifting off from launch pad in illustration

How to watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission launch live in a 360-degree VR experience

By Elizabeth Howell published

"Artemis Ascending" will use virtual reality to let participants feel like they're beside the Artemis 1 mission as it lifts off no earlier than Saturday (Sept. 3).

An illustration of the new moon on Sept. 25, 2022.

September new moon 2022: Jupiter at opposition

By Jesse Emspak published

Reference The new moon occurs September 25, at 5:54 p.m. EDT (2154 GMT). The new moon happens a day before Jupiter reaches opposition, when the planet is visible all night.

Astrophotographer Anthony Lynch sent in this photo of the Harvest Moon, September 2013, taken at Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland.

Harvest Moon 2022: When and how to see September's full moon

By Jesse Emspak published

Reference The full moon of September 2022 also carries the title of the Harvest Moon for those living in the Northern Hemisphere.

Sofia's measurements overlaid on a three-dimensional map of the lunar surface.

Water on the moon is present even outside of dark craters, study confirms

By Tereza Pultarova published

New observations by the flying telescope SOFIA confirmed there is water on the illuminated surface of the moon.