Tiny bits of Earth’s atmosphere have been drifting to the moon for billions of years, guided by Earth’s magnetic field.

The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and ...

January’s full moon, known as the “Wolf Moon,” will be visible through Saturday as the first full moon of 2026.

January’s full moon, the wolf supermoon, earned its name because wolves are more likely to be howling during wintertime, a ...

From lunar flybys and towering robotic landers to rare eclipses and dazzling supermoons, 2026 is shaping up as a banner year ...

We're in for a celestial treat to start the new year. This weekend will be the first full moon — and first supermoon — of ...

Illinois residents may be able to catch a peek of the first full moon of 2026 tonight. Here's when to venture outside.