"The successful SCALPSS operation is a key step in gathering fundamental knowledge about landing and operating on the moon, ...

Earth’s shadow will block most of the light that illuminates the lunar surface, creating what is known as a blood moon.

Today, March 13, 2025, the moon is 12 days old and is in the Full Moon phase of its lunar cycle. It is 99% illuminated. Moon phase Date First Quarter March 6 Full Moon March 14 Third/Last Quarter ...