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Scientists have been studying the moon for hundreds of years and have built up an incredible wealth of knowledge about our lunar companion. Live Science brings you the best moon facts and answers all of your lunar queries, from how did the moon form and whether the moon could ever be pushed from orbit to what is the "man in the moon" and why we can sometimes see the moon in the daytime. Our expert writers and editors also keep you updated on what's going on with our natural satellite, explain how you can see different lunar events, and provide coverage of new scientific discoveries, such as scientists confirming the moon has a solid iron "heart" just like Earth, and more with the latest moon news, features and articles.
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Earth's moon could've had Saturn-like rings, new study hints
By Deepa Jain published
A new study implies that in the past, moons in our solar system may have had rings just like planets do — deepening the mystery of why no ringed moons exist today.
The full Wolf Moon rises tonight (Jan. 13). Here's how to watch it block Mars from the sky.
By Jamie Carter published
The Wolf Moon — the first full moon of the year and of winter in the Northern Hemisphere — rises tonight, but will be best seen on Jan. 14, shortly after it has occulted Mars.
What temperature is the moon?
By Elana Spivack published
An astronomer describes how the moon's surface temperature changes.
Saturn will disappear behind the moon for skywatchers in Europe on Saturday. Here's how to see it.
By Gretchen Rundorff published
One of the last easily visible lunar occultations of Saturn until 2037 will occur on Jan. 4.
Full moons of 2025: Names, dates and everything you need to know
By Jamie Carter published
Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2025, including dates for two total lunar eclipses and three supermoons.
Is the moon a planet?
By Briley Lewis published
The moon is a round, rocky body, but is it a planet? The answer, scientists say, is complicated.
New study confirms the moon is older than we realized — and reveals why we previously got it wrong
By Harry Baker published
Scientists have shown that a "remelting event" more than 4.3 billion years ago "reset" the internal clock of most lunar rocks, which has helped obscure the moon's true age.
Moon quiz: What do you know about our nearest celestial neighbor?
By Christina Hughes published
Quiz How's your moon knowledge? Full, half, or total eclipse?
Cold Moon 2024: Watch the final full moon of the year rise with Jupiter this weekend
By Jamie Carter last updated
The Cold Moon — the 12th and final full moon of 2024 — will rise on Sunday (Dec. 15). It will ascend higher into the night sky than any other full moon this year to sit alongside the planet Jupiter.
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