In geophysical terms, the Moon is a planetary-mass object or satellite planet. Its mass is 1.2% that of the Earth, and its diameter is 3,474 km (2,159 mi), roughly one-quarter of Earth's (about as …

Jun 25, 2025 · The Earth and Moon are tidally locked. Their rotations are so in sync we only see one side of the Moon. Humans didn't see the lunar far side until a Soviet spacecraft flew past …

5 days ago · Moon, Earth’s sole natural satellite and nearest celestial body. Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Its name in English, like that …

2 days ago · Discover the moon like never before! Interactive moon phases, 3D moon exploration, moon landing history, and lunar calendar designed for children. Learn about the moon through …

Sep 7, 2023 · How big is the Moon? The Moon is Earth’s only permanent natural satellite, and it’s the fifth-largest satellite in our solar system. The Moon’s diameter is approximately 2,160 miles …

Moon Phase for today: Dec 14, 2025 The Moon's current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this …

Dec 4, 2025 · December cold moon was the last supermoon of 2025: What to know about the celestial event The last supermoon of 2025 lit up the night sky on Dec. 4.

Sep 18, 2025 · The eight lunar phases are, in order: new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. The cycle …

Today’s lunar phase in Philadelphia, the moon is in 🌘 the Waning crescent phase, with 39% illumination, and an age of 21 days. The current distance between Philadelphia and the moon …

5 days ago · Find planets, stars, and constellations in your night sky. See the Moon's position in its orbit around Earth in real-time as well as past and future Moon phases, illumination, …