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Perseids, Moon and meteor

Perseids meteor shower will peak next week. But will the moon ruin it for viewers?

The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak next week. But the peak for fireballs shooting through the night sky coincides this year with a bright moon that is expected to negatively impact visibility for eager viewers.

Manchester Evening News · 5m

Full Moon tonight: Rare chance to see Sturgeon Moon and meteor shower together

August's full moon will coincide with the annual Perseids meteor shower, offering a rare chance to see two celestial events in one weekend. What's more, this year's Sturgeon Moon will rise on both Saturday (August 9) and Sunday (August 10), offering two chances to witness the lunar spectacle.

Associated Press News on MSN · 22h

Summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon. But the moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon. This year, a bright moon will hinder viewing during peak viewing early Wednesday, so experts suggest waiting a week for darker skies.

Stories of last Moon men

BBC on MSN · 17h

Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men

Of the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just six remain.

Associated Press News on MSN · 20h

Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97

James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed moon mission into a triumph of on-the-fly can-do engineering, has died. He was 97. Lovell died Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, NASA said in a statement on Friday.

U.S. News & World Report · 19h

Jim Lovell, Commander of NASA's Apollo 13 Moon Mission, Dies at 97

American astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the failed 1970 mission to the moon that nearly ended in disaster but became an inspirational saga of survival and the basis for the hit movie "Apollo 13," has died at the age of 97,

NASA’s moon nuclear reactor

The New York Times · 2d

NASA Is Getting Fired Up About a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon

Placing an atomic energy source on the lunar surface is “not science fiction,” experts say, but does pose technical challenges.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say

Now, decades later, landing on the Moon is old news. The new race is to build there, and doing so hinges on power. While it might feel like a sudden sprint, this isn’t exactly breaking news. NASA and the Department of Energy have spent years quietly developing small nuclear power systems to power lunar bases,

Wired · 1d

Why the US Is Racing to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon

NASA has set a 2030 deadline to build a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon. It’s an ambitious but potentially achievable goal that could transform space exploration, experts tell WIRED.

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How to see the full moon and planets this weekend

August’s full sturgeon moon is peaking this weekend, accompanied by meteor showers and shining planets. Here’s how to see the ...

Space.com on MSN2d

A blood moon is coming: Here's what you need to know about the total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7

On Sept 7, 2025, a dramatic "blood moon" will rise as Earth experiences its second total lunar eclipse of the year.

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China Announces Breakthrough in Planned Moon Landing

The China Manned Space Agency announced that its manned lunar lander—named Lanyue, which means embracing the ...

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Texas-based Firefly made history with its moon landing. Here’s how it’s fueling its next adventures

Firefly Aerospace made history in March as the first commercial firm to land a spacecraft upright on the moon. Now, the ...

Space on MSN12h

Astronaut arrives at ISS, longs to be on the moon or Mars | On the International Space Station Aug. 4-8, 2025

That was the sentiment expressed by Mike Fincke, who arrived at the International Space Station with SpaceX's Crew-11 mission ...

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August's Sturgeon full moon: 5 zodiac signs could feel 'undeniably massive effects'

The full moon allows us to shine a light on ourselves and our subconscious to reveal something hidden inside. But this moon ...

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Experts sound off after Trump and NASA fast-track a nuclear reactor on the moon: ‘The whole proposal is cock-eyed’

Trying to get a nuclear reactor on the surface of the moon is going to take time – maybe much longer more than NASA wants.

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When is the August full moon? How to view in Oklahoma City

The full moon in August is appearing early Saturday morning. Here's the best way to see the monthly phenomenon and learn where it got it's name.

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