Even so, the face of the moon is slowly beginning to emerge. Poring over the moon rocks with their microscopes, spectroscopes and radiation counters, the LRL’s scientists have already pried ...

Lunar: A history of the moon in myths, maps and matter tells the story of the coexistence between humanity and the celestial body through striking images and detailed maps Close Advertisement ...

Totality, when the entire moon is engulfed in the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, was expected at 2:25 a.m. Eastern. But anyone who missed it won’t have to wait long for another chance.

Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke and space shuttle astronaut Nicole Stott will have profiles of their faces land on the moon. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 76°F.

The far side of the moon—seen here, captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter—could be much drier than expected. NASA / GSFC / Arizona State University Soil samples from the far side of ...