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 …

Feb 19, 2026 · The Moon makes Earth more livable, sets the rhythm of ocean tides, and keeps a record of our solar system's history. Explore NASA lunar science here.

Feb 17, 2026 · 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 …

Feb 1, 2026 · Use our Moon Phase Calendar to find dates and times of the full Moon, new Moon, and every phase in between. Beyond the phases of the Moon, you will also see daily Moon illumination …

Track the moon phase today with our interactive moon phase calculator. Get details on the current moon phase and the next full moon date.

2 days ago · Current moon phase, including information about its position, illumination, moonrise, and moonset.

What is the moon made of, and how did it form? Learn about the moon's violent origins, how its phases shaped the earliest calendars, and how humans first explored Earth's only natural satellite half a …

5 hours ago · The lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts suggested the moon had a strong magnetic field. A new analysis shows the opposite.

1 day ago · Check the Moon phase today with our live Moon Phase Tracker. See if it’s a Full Moon, New Moon, or Crescent in real time.

View the current moon phase in your time zone, with a beautiful backdrop of stars! Check this page anytime to view what the moon looks like right now.