We are on the verge of sending humans back to the Moon. At the same time others prefer we focus our exploration on Mars. It’s a tough choice.
Apr 21st: Should We Go to the Moon or Mars Next?
Tag: Moon
Apr 9th: Has NASA been Trumped?
We try to keep it upbeat this month with tales of blackholes, definitions of moons, and solar system science
Apr 8th: What Made the Moon?
Why is the moon so special? Why do we think a giant impact created it? Why didn’t the same thing happen to other planets? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman!
Apr 5th: Last Minute Astronomer April 2025
April of 2025 brings us the annual Lyrid meteor shower, all the naked-eye planets, and plenty of lunar close encounters.
Apr 3rd: The Observer’s Calendar for April 2025
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents The Observer’s Calendar for April 2025. Don’t miss the Lyrid meteor shower and catch Venus, Moon, Saturn and Mercury in the morning sky.
Mar 1st: Last Minute Astronomer March 2025
March 2025 says goodbye to Saturn, welcomes a total lunar eclipse, and continues hanging out with the rest of the planets
Feb 21st: Moons May Be Beneficial to Life Beyond Earth
New simulations find that to form a moon with a similar size ratio to our own system, certain types of planets are needed
Feb 17th: Lunar Time
What time is it? OK, fine, what time is it on the Moon? The Moon orbits the Earth, so it doesn’t fall into a specific time zone. Well… It’s time to introduce Lunar Time.
Feb 12th: The Next Steps
Cheap Astronomy looks at things a bit closer to home.
Dec 30th: Where Does the Moon Come From?
We take the Moon for granted, but its effect on the Earth is very important. But where did it come from? Did the Earth & Moon form together?