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 wide as the …

Moon Phase for today: Dec 11, 2025 The Moon's current phase for today and tonight is a Last Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon when the Moon is three quarter of …

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 of Earth, is of …

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 in 1959. …

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 (3,475...

9 hours ago · Keep reading to see what this means for tonight's moon. What is today’s moon phase? As of Friday, Dec. 12, the moon phase is Waning Crescent.

1 day 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 NASA …

NASA's interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year.

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.

The Moon's orbit around Earth has many variations (perturbations) due to the gravitational attraction of the Sun and planets, the study of which (lunar theory) has a long history. [7] Moon's orbit and sizes …