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stargazing6 hours ago•57 min saved

Nail the Blood Moon: 7 Tips for March 3's Total Lunar Eclipse

Space.com offers a seven-point guide to photographing the March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse: know the exact local timing and best western viewing locations, check forecasts for clear skies, practice focusing on the Moon, adjust exposure during the event with bracketing and varied shutter speeds, and leverage a stable setup (tripod, remote, RAW). For smartphones, stabilize and frame reflections rather than zoom. Totality lasts about 58 minutes, with the best views in western North America, and this is the last such eclipse until late 2028–29.

via Space|

#astronomy #lunar-eclipse #moon

science16 hours ago•14 min saved

Moon's Hidden Magnetic Past Unearthed by Apollo Rocks

New analysis of ancient Moon rocks from the Apollo missions suggests the Moon had a stronger early magnetic field than previously thought, shedding light on the Moon's ancient interior and geophysical history.

via AP News|

#apollo-rocks #artemis #magnetism

sciencespace20 hours ago•35 min saved

Artemis II set for lunar flyby with four-astronaut crew, launch delayed to April

NASA's Artemis II will send four astronauts around the Moon on a 10‑day test flight aboard the Space Launch System and Orion capsule, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than five decades. After a fueling‑system issue forced the rocket back to Kennedy Space Center for repairs, NASA moved the launch to no earlier than April. The mission will test life‑support and other deep‑space systems ahead of a lunar landing targeted for Artemis III in 2028. Crew members are Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen; Koch would be the first woman aboard a lunar mission, and Glover would be the first person of color to do so.

via Yahoo|

#artemis-ii #moon #nasa

stargazing1 day ago•87 min saved

Moon slips through Taurus' horns as Jupiter shines nearby tonight

On Feb 25, 2026, the waxing gibbous Moon travels through Taurus between Aldebaran and the Hyades, high in the southern sky after dark, with brilliant Jupiter (mag -2.4) visible nearby and the Pleiades nearby as well; a telescope or binoculars enhances the view of this night-sky lineup as you watch the Moon glow in the Bull’s horns.

via Space|

#aldebaran #jupiter #moon

space1 day ago•3 min saved

Artemis II delayed as Space Launch System rolls back for repairs

NASA will roll the Space Launch System and Orion back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs after a helium-flow blockage was found in the upper stage, delaying Artemis II’s planned March moon mission to at least April; the 322-foot rocket will be transported slowly on a crawler-transporter, and engineers will replace batteries and the flight termination system as they investigate the issue following a wet dress rehearsal.

via NBC News|

#artemis #moon #nasa

stargazing2 days ago•86 min saved

First-quarter Moon Near Perigee Lights February Night Sky

Tonight features a first-quarter Moon that appears larger and brighter because it’s at perigee, climbing high in the southern sky after dark and casting long shadows along crater rims—making it an excellent night for moon-watching and general stargazing during late winter.

via Space|

#first-quarter #lunar-phase #moon

stargazing3 days ago•52 min saved

Moon Dances with the Seven Sisters Tonight: See the Pleiades Pairing on Feb 23

On Feb 23, the waxing gibbous Moon will glow near the Seven Sisters open star cluster (the Pleiades) in Taurus, making a striking pairing in the western sky. The Moon will sit within about 5 degrees of the cluster and can be viewing with binoculars or a small telescope; it will move past the Pleiades through the night and set a few hours after midnight for New York observers, though exact rise/set times vary by location—check Time and Date for precise timings.

via Space|

#astronomy #moon #pleiades

space5 days ago•55 min saved

Moon Gateway: Debating the case for an orbital lunar outpost

The Lunar Gateway—NASA's planned Moon-orbiting space station developed with international partners—is meant to help test deep-space technology and serve as a staging post for Artemis missions. Its high cost and funding uncertainties spark a debate: supporters say the outpost enables sustainable, international Moon exploration, while critics question its necessity. Even if Gateway is canceled, much of its hardware could be repurposed, but abandoning it could weaken U.S. leadership and international trust in future deep-space cooperation.

via Space|

#artemis-program #international-cooperation #lunar-gateway

science5 days ago•3 min saved

Artemis II Faces March Launch Delay as Helium Flow Issue Stalls Countdown

NASA says Artemis II's early-March launch window will almost certainly be delayed after engineers detected an interruption in helium flow during final launch checks; the crewed 10-day lunar flyby for four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen—will proceed only after the issue is resolved, as Artemis II helps pave the way for Artemis III and a targeted 2028 lunar landing.

via BBC|

#artemis #helium #launch-delay

space5 days ago•13 min saved

Artemis II set to reveal lunar secrets and Earth’s water history

Artemis II will launch a 10-day lunar flyby to observe the Moon’s far side, potentially uncovering its formation, interior structure, asymmetry between near and far sides, and water distribution, while guiding future landings (Artemis III/IV/V) and advancing understanding of Earth’s early history.

via CNN|

#artemis #lunar #moon

space6 days ago•3 min saved

Artemis II Targeted for March 6 Launch After Fueling Success

NASA plans Artemis II to launch on March 6 after a fueling test cleared delays, sending four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyby to test systems ahead of Artemis III’s 2028 lunar landing; the crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. The article also covers a critical NASA inspector general report on Boeing’s Starliner, noting shortfalls and prompting NASA to withhold flying any crewed Starliner missions until technical issues are resolved.

via The Guardian|

#artemis #moon #nasa

science6 days ago•3 min saved

Artemis II Sets March Window for First Crewed Lunar Flyby Since Apollo

NASA aims to launch Artemis II in early March, sending four astronauts around the Moon for about 10 days aboard the Space Launch System and Orion capsule after a successful wet-dress rehearsal. The crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—will perform Earth orbit, then a distant lunar flyby before returning to Earth, paving the way for Artemis III’s lunar landing and a potential 2028 timeline. The mission marks the first crewed Moon encounter since 1972 and involves ongoing coordination with SpaceX and Blue Origin for future lunar infrastructure.

via BBC|

#artemis-ii #launch #moon

space10 days ago•4 min saved

Musk pivots from Mars to Moon, eyes a rapid lunar return

Elon Musk says SpaceX will shift from Mars toward establishing a lunar presence, aiming to land US astronauts on the Moon again within about a decade and potentially before the end of the current US presidency, with Starship supporting Artemis while Blue Origin accelerates its lunar plans.

via The Guardian|

#artemis #moon #nasa

space12 days ago•3 min saved

Musk pivots to building a self-sustaining Moon city with SpaceX

Elon Musk reportedly shifts SpaceX’s focus from Mars to a self-sustaining Moon city, using lunar soil and 3D printing to expand a lunar base and Optimus robots to build infrastructure before humans arrive, with aims for unmanned Starship landings by 2027 and lunar factories/data centers for AI.

via supercarblondie.com|

#3d-printing #moon #moon-city

stargazing12 days ago•77 min saved

Zodiacal glow and Jupiter headline the Feb. 13–15 night sky

A weekend sky-guide recommends dark, rural skies to spot the zodiacal light in the western sky after sunset (Feb. 13–15), notes that Jupiter is at its best for evening viewing on Feb. 15, and highlights accompanying Moon/Earthshine observations and other winter sky features for enthusiasts.

via Space|

#jupiter #moon #night-sky