Does the Moon rotate? Are Moon phases the same everywhere on Earth? Is there a "dark side of the Moon"? Your top questions, answered.| NASA Science
NASA's skywatching resources are shared in that same spirit of exploration. We recognize that there's an explorer in each of us, and we want you to remember| NASA Science
The Moon does not make its own light. "Moonlight” is reflected sunlight. At any moment, it's daytime on one half of the Moon, and nighttime on the other.| NASA Science
The Moon makes Earth more livable, sets the rhythm of ocean tides, and keeps a record of our solar system's history.| NASA Science
There are two types of eclipses: lunar and solar. During a lunar eclipse, Earth’s shadow obscures the Moon. In a solar eclipse, the Moon blocks the Sun from view.| NASA Science