New Moon Arrives on January 18, Signaling Lunar Cycle Start
The Moon enters its New Moon phase today, January 18, 2024. During this phase, the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, rendering it invisible in the night…
Discover Tonight’s Waning Crescent Moon: January 17 Insights
As of January 17, 2024, the Moon is in its Waning Crescent phase, offering a minimal view for stargazers. With only 2% of its surface illuminated, the Moon appears almost…
Discover Tonight’s Waning Gibbous Moon Phase on January 4
The Moon enters its waning phase following the recent Full Moon, which occurred a few days ago. As of January 4, 2024, the Moon is classified as a Waning Gibbous,…
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight as Supermoon Dims View
UPDATE: The first major meteor shower of the year, the Quadrantid meteor shower, is peaking tonight, but a bright supermoon is expected to significantly limit visibility. Stargazers are urged to…
Moon Shines Brightly: December 21 Waxing Crescent Phase Explained
The Moon is making its return with the start of a new lunar cycle, becoming increasingly visible each night. As of December 21, 2023, the Moon is in the Waxing…
Send Your Name to Space on NASA’s Artemis II Mission NOW!
URGENT UPDATE: NASA is inviting everyone on Earth to send their name to the Moon aboard the upcoming Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed lunar journey in over fifty…
NASA Advances Space Agriculture for Lunar and Martian Missions
Astronauts may soon harvest fresh produce on the Moon and Mars, thanks to a collaborative effort among scientists to develop agricultural technologies. By 2035, astronauts could reach for lettuce grown…
SpaceX Unveils Streamlined Lunar Lander Plan Amid NASA Pressure
SpaceX has announced a new, simplified plan for a lunar lander aimed at facilitating a quicker return of U.S. astronauts to the Moon. This development comes in response to delays…
Interlune Aims for Lunar Helium-3 Mining by 2028
A pioneering leap into space mining has been made by the company Interlune, which has announced the identification of significant deposits of helium-3 on the lunar surface. This rare isotope,…
Starship Version 3 Poised for Launch After Successful Final Test
On October 13, 2023, SpaceX successfully launched the final flight of its Starship Version 2, marking an important milestone in the company’s ambitious space exploration plans. The 11th suborbital test…