This Moon map highlights up to three recommended sites that you can observe today, based on the lunar phase and your view mode. The variety of hotspots will increase or decrease depending on your viewing mode.

Oct 4, 2017 · As the bright parts of the Moon appear to change shape during the month, each stage of the change is called a phase, and each phase carries its own name. This chart shows why this happens.

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Dec 2, 2022 · The animation shows both the orbit and the rotation of the Moon. The yellow circle with the arrow and radial line have been added to make the rotation more apparent.

This map depicts the Moon as it appeared on International Observe the Moon Night, September 14, 2024, at 8:00 PM EDT (00:00 UTC September 15). At this phase, many of the best views occur along the terminator (the line between the day and night side of the Moon) where shadows accentuate lunar topography.

May 2, 2022 · A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest …

Jul 31, 2024 · Each map includes sections dedicated to lunar landforms, lunar maria (seas of basalt), and human landing sites. Many of the best views will occur along the terminator (the line between the day and night side of the Moon).

May 25, 2024 · If so, how? Look up information on the phases of the Moon and indicate in your Moon Observation Journal where you think the Moon most closely matched each of the following phases: Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent, and New Moon.

Dec 13, 2021 · Have you ever wondered when the next full Moon will be? How about the first quarter moon? Now you can have all the dates and times for all the Moon phases for the year …

This map depicts the Moon as it will appear from the Northern Hemisphere on October 21, 2023, the date of International Observe the Moon Night. Many of the best views will occur along the terminator (the line between the day and night side of the Moon).