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Days after Russia’s lunar disaster, India’s Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on the Moon

August 23, 2023

Days after Russia’s lunar disaster, India’s Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on the Moon

India is now the first country to successfully land a craft on the moon's south pole, just days after Russia's own space agency failed to do so.

Russian moon mission ends in disaster as lander has ‘ceased to exist'

August 20, 2023

Russian moon mission ends in disaster as lander has ‘ceased to exist'

Russia's Luna-25 moon mission ended in failure, with Roskosmos announcing that its craft "ceased to exist" after crashing into the lunar surface Sunday.

Russian lunar probe enters moon’s orbit, first time since 1976

August 17, 2023

Russian lunar probe enters moon’s orbit, first time since 1976

Russia's Luna-25 moon probe has entered lunar orbit after a successful space flight launched on Aug. 11, the first of its kind from Russia since the former Soviet Union.

Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend with ideal conditions

August 11, 2023

Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend with ideal conditions

The Perseid meteor shower will peak late Saturday, NASA says. Viewing conditions will be ideal for skywatchers this year, and this year's moon will be a waning crescent.

Stargazing: Spot stars in the night sky with these tips

August 8, 2023

Stargazing: Spot stars in the night sky with these tips

There is a little bit of technique and preparation involved when it comes to stargazing. Camping will offer a star-filled sky experience throughout a clear night.

Stunning supermoon spotted in the Texas sky

August 3, 2023

Stunning supermoon spotted in the Texas sky

A beautiful supermoon was spotted in the night sky above San Antonio, Texas, on August 1, as seen in this video. The next one to see this month will be on August 30 — also known to NASA as a blue moon.

August Sturgeon supermoon amazes scientists and onlookers ahead of rare blue moon display

August 2, 2023

August Sturgeon supermoon amazes scientists and onlookers ahead of rare blue moon display

The Moon was larger and brighter Tuesday as the world witnessed the first of two supermoons in August. Photos of the astrological phenomenon quickly spread online.

First moon landing still amazes the world today, a powerful example of American exceptionalism

July 20, 2023

First moon landing still amazes the world today, a powerful example of American exceptionalism

Man first stepped first on the moon with the historic NASA Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969. The incredible feat of human exploration still amazes the world today.

August features 2 supermoons, including a blue moon: What to know

July 18, 2023

August features 2 supermoons, including a blue moon: What to know

NASA says that next month will feature two supermoons, including a blue moon. The sturgeon moon will peak on Aug. 1, and the blue sturgeon moon on Aug. 30.

Indian spacecraft begins mission to far side of moon after failed attempt nearly 4 years ago

July 14, 2023

Indian spacecraft begins mission to far side of moon after failed attempt nearly 4 years ago

Chandrayaan-3, an Indian spacecraft, began its mission to the far side of the moon on July 14, 2023. The country's previous attempt to go to the moon failed.