For the first time in more than half a century, humans are preparing to leave Earth’s orbit and head near the moon, with NASA’s Artemis 2 mission set to launch in 2026. Decades after the last Apollo astronauts gazed back at our celestial neighbor,

The rare lunar event, called a wolf supermoon, will appear larger and brighter than the typical full moon phase.

But January's full moon isn't the only lunar event to look forward to in 2026. From an eclipse and a blue moon to super moons, these are the events you should mark your calendar for. The first full moon will take place on Saturday, Jan. 3, and it will also be a super moon.

A bevy of supermoons, a dramatic total solar eclipse and a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse are some of the highlights of the coming lunar year, which will also include plenty of beautiful close conjunctions of the crescent moon and planets. Here are some dates for this year's moon-gazing diary.

The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth, a fact confirmed by decades of laser measurements and detailed in a recent analysis published in The Conversation. While the drift happens at a snail’s pace—just a few centimeters each year—it carries profound implications for the Earth-Moon system,

The New Year would begin with our planet being closest to the sun, raising queries about the cold weather and no heat despite the proximity.