Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

Julie and I love visiting national park sites, even those that are not full-fledged national parks. We had heard of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve but did not know what to expect.

But recently, one of Nelson’s photos of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve was selected to be included in the U.S. Department of Interior’s Museum collection.

To see distant galaxies and fainter star clusters, time a trip around a new moon, when the night is at its darkest.

Extractable water near the south pole of our closest celestial neighbor promises a new spark for future space explorers.

Or, during a half-full moon, the contrast between the satellite's light and dark side throws its lunar craters into stark ... to spot at Roland Cooper State Park, about 40 miles southwest of ...

The moon's permanently shadowed craters are cold enough for ... Moon 'Swirls' Could Be Magnetized by Unseen Magmas July 3, 2024 — Mysterious, light-colored swirls on Moon's surface could be ...

The highest peak in Yosemite National Park is called after him. So are craters on the moon and on Mars. At Oxford, Lyell attended William Buckland’s lectures on geology. Buckland was a ‘gap ...

Ready to really howl at the moon? According to NASA, the year’s first full moon will reach its peak on Monday, January 13.

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The park is also home to an array of flora and fauna, such as sagebrush, elk, rabbits, and birds. Craters of the Moon is a captivating place for nature lovers, hikers, and geology enthusiasts ...