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NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, drones at the top of list

May 26

ABC News photo illustration

May 2026 flower moon: When it peaks, what it means

Apr 30

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The full strawberry moon will rise in the night sky this week

The moon will reach its peak illumination at 7:57 p.m. ET on Monday.

Jun 29

Artemis II astronauts return home to cheers after record-breaking trip

Apr 12

Artemis II crew exits Orion capsule after successful splash down

Apr 11

Artemis II crew's return inspires NC State students at watch party

Apr 11

Why will Orion lose communication during reentry?

Apr 10

Crater on far side of moon named in honor of astronaut's late wife

Apr 7

NASA releases new images taken during historic flyby of the moon

Apr 7

Latest Videos

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NASA releases new moon flyby images

Apr 7

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Artemis II sails through trip around the moon after breaking record

Apr 6

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Crew prepares for lunar flyby on Monday

Apr 6

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Artemis II launches mission to the moon

Apr 1

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'Blood moon' total lunar eclipse set to appear this week

Mar 13, 2025

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The Moon Illusion: Does the moon really get bigger?

Aug 21, 2024

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Why is there a ring around the moon?

Jun 6, 2024

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'Cold moon' on Christmas night will be the final full moon of 2023

Dec 25, 2023

Latest Stories

Artemis II breaks Apollo 13's distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse

The Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon. Monday's lunar journey comes after Artemis II surpassed Apollo 13's distance record.

Apr 7

From Raleigh to the moon: Artemis II inspires stargazers, astronomy clubs in NC

"Looking at everything that went into the launch was just amazing."

Apr 6

Raleigh Astronomy Club watches Artemis II mark return to lunar flight

North Carolina space fans are closely watching NASA's first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.

Apr 5

Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.

Apr 3

'You look amazing': Artemis II crew talks to ABC News on the way to the moon

A day after lift-off, ABC News' Gio Benitez spoke with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen from their Orion spacecraft.

Apr 3