Shadows near the Moon's South Pole

Watch a dynamic visualization of patterns of daylight and shadows at the Moon’s poles. More ›

slide 2 - Detailed image of the Moon with several Apollo sites, robotic lander sites, and geologic features labeled.

Spin the Moon Globe

Explore an interactive map featuring lunar landscape highlights plus human and robotic landing sites. More ›

slide 3 - An orange Moon in the sky over a silhouetted skyline

Capture the Moon

Make the most of your next lunar photo opportunity! (Image credit: Scott Hull.) More ›

Explore the Moon

Why can I see the Moon during the day? And other frequently asked questions about our Moon.

Top Questions about Earth's Moon

Whether you have a phone or a professional camera, here’s how to take great Moon photos.

Lunar Photography Tips

On May 26, 2021, during early morning in the western Americas, the Moon enters Earth's shadow.

Series of images of the full Moon as it appears before, during, and after entering Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse.

Total Lunar Eclipse: Shadow View

Supermoon Eclipse

The total lunar eclipse of May 26, 2021 is the first in nearly two and a half years - and it occurs on the same night as a supermoon. Preview the eclipse second by second with NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio.

Moon Phase and Libration, 2021

Animation showing the geocentric phase, libration, position angle of the axis, and apparent diameter of the Moon throughout the year 2021, at hourly intervals.

What the Moon will look like from Earth, every hour of every day of 2021.

Shadows near the Moon's South Pole

Spin the Moon Globe

Capture the Moon

Explore the Moon

Supermoon Eclipse

Moon Phase and Libration, 2021

News from NASA

NASA Remembers Michael Collins

Teaching an Old Spacecraft New Tricks

Moon Rock on Loan to the White House