The Moon

The moon image from NASA

The Moon

The Moon has inspired storytelling, poetry, music and art throughout history and across cultures. As Earth’s nearest celestial neighbour, the Moon is many people’s entry point to observing the skies, especially since it is visible even with bright city lights. The Moon ignites our imaginations and inspires our continued exploration.

Artist’s concept of Orion spacecraft flying over the Moon as the Earth rises.
Missions to the Moon

From Apollo to Artemis, discover more about Moon missions, astronauts and space history.

Missions to the Moon
a girl looking through a telescope at the Moon.
A Moongazer’s Guide

Want to observe the Moon at home? Learn about Moon phases, supermoons and eclipses for better night sky viewing.

A Moongazer’s Guide

Moon-related Science at Home Activities

Sandwich cookies are laid out on a plate in a circle, with their cream centres carved away to look like different phases of the moon. A toy moon lander sits in the middle of the cookies.
Moon Munch and Match

Grab your favourite Moon-shaped munchies for this yummy activity! Create waxing, waning, and full-Moon shapes from your snacks to learn about the lunar cycle.

Moon Munch & Match
A ball bearing after landing in a pile of flour.
Make an Impact

Simulate the crashing and smashing of a meteorite impact at home using flour, cocoa, and marbles to learn how craters are made—from rim to rays.

Make an Impact