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Watch: Spacecraft films 'diamond ring' solar eclipse from the surface of the moon as 'blood moon' looms over Earth
While millions of Earthlings watched the "blood moon" total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, the private Blue Ghost spacecraft caught an ultra-rare view of Earth blocking out the sun from the surface of the moon.
'Blood moon' total lunar eclipse: Stunning photos of our celestial neighbor turning red over the Americas
Skywatchers snapped photos of the "blood moon" hovering above North and South America last night. Here's a gallery of images to celebrate the total lunar eclipse.
Full moons of 2025: When is the next full moon?
When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2025, including the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 13-14.
The 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse is visible in North America tonight — here's how to see it
The full moon rises tonight. Here's everything you need to know about how to see the first "blood moon" total lunar eclipse since 2022, and the only one visible from North America this year.
'We're disappointed in the outcome': NASA shares photo of sideways Intuitive Machines moon lander, which died 12 hours after touchdown
The second moon landing attempt by Texas-based Intuitive Machines has ended much like the first, with its Athena lander falling sideways into a crater and shutting down after 12 hours.
Where will the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse be visible in March 2025?
A total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible across Earth's night side. See detailed maps of where and when to watch the dramatic 'Blood Moon'.
How to see tonight's full Snow Moon rise with the 'Heart of the Lion' before Valentine's Day
Tonight's full Snow Moon will have a royal companion as it rises alongside Regulus, a star nicknamed "Heart of the Lion", in time for Valentine's Day.
Is the moon still geologically active? Evidence says it's possible
Wrinkle ridges that formed in the past 160 million years suggest recent geological activity on the moon.
