While tracking the Moon through a telescope in daylight,... an unusual object appeared near the lunar surface during a brief observation. The exact nature of the object cannot be determined from a single recording, and multiple explanations may exist, including a meteoroid, satellite transit, or imaging effect. Observations like this are a reminder of how dynamic the space environment can be. A brief passage near the Moon... captured in broad daylight. #moon #astronomy #telescope #space #nasashow more

While observing the Moon in daylight, a telescope recorded... an unusual object approaching the lunar surface before a brief flash-like event was seen. The exact nature of the object and the event cannot be confirmed from a single observation. Possible explanations include a meteoroid, a satellite transit, or another transient phenomenon. Events like these highlight the challenges and excitement of lunar observation. A rare daytime sighting... captured against the bright lunar surface.show more

While observing the Moon, a telescope captured a fast-moving... object briefly passing near the lunar surface. The event lasted only moments, making it difficult to identify the object with certainty. Possible explanations include a meteoroid, satellite transit, or another object crossing the observer's line of sight. A split-second observation... and another fascinating moment in lunar astronomy.show more

A dramatic moment captures a space rock striking the... Moon’s surface, creating a powerful and sudden impact. The object hits at incredible speed, producing a brief flash and disturbing the lunar surface. With no atmosphere to slow it down, the Moon is constantly exposed to impacts from space rocks, which have shaped its cratered landscape over billions of years. Events like this are happening all the time, but capturing one clearly is rare. This moment gives a glimpse into the dynamic nature of space and how even the Moon continues to change. A brief impact, but a powerful reminder of cosmic activity. #nasa #space #spacexshow more

A dramatic moment captures a space rock striking the... Moon’s surface, creating a powerful and sudden impact. The object hits at incredible speed, producing a brief flash and disturbing the lunar surface. With no atmosphere to slow it down, the Moon is constantly exposed to impacts from space rocks, which have shaped its cratered landscape over billions of years. Events like this are happening all the time, but capturing one clearly is rare. This moment gives a glimpse into the dynamic nature of space and how even the Moon continues to change. A brief impact, but a powerful reminder of cosmic activity. #nasa #space #spacexshow more

These images were released by NASA. Here, you can... see an object passing near the module, and the onboard camera immediately turns to view the object... I would really love to see the details of the object they captured. Various internet channels and ufologists have pointed to official NASA archival footage from the Apollo 10 mission, claiming that a flash or a bright object can be seen maneuvering near craters on the far side of the Moon. Also during the May 1969 mission, while astronauts Tom Stafford, John Young, and Gene Cernan were on the far side of the moon and cut off from Earth's radio contact, they heard an unexplained, high-pitched whistling sound through their headsets.show more

The International Space Station was captured passing in front... of the Moon during observation. This happens when the station moves between the camera and the Moon, creating a rare and perfectly timedshow more

A flash of light was captured on the dark... side of the moon… The astronomers say it’s from a small meteoroid striking the lunar surface… I’m not sure why that would make a flash of light like this… What do YOU think?show more

Hubble Space Telescope drifting past Earth and the Moon!

Artemis II Glides Past the Moon A stunning view... from deep space shows Orion — the spacecraft of NASA’s Artemis II mission — gracefully sailing near the cratered lunar surface. The ancient, rugged Moon fills the frame as humanity’s first crewed voyage beyond low-Earth orbit in over 50 years unfolds in real time.This historic flight carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a daring loop around the Moon, pushing farther into space than any humans since the Apollo era. The mission successfully tested Orion’s systems for future lunar landings and beyond.The breathtaking contrast between cutting-edge human technology and the timeless, airless beauty of the lunar landscape captures the spirit of exploration: bold curiosity, technical mastery, and our enduring drive to reach new frontiers. Note: This is a creative or illustrative depiction of the scene. Actual mission imagery from Artemis II shows spectacular views of both the near and far side of the Moon captured by the crew.show more

Is Sar2901 a mini-moon or space junk? Even the... Minor Planet Center isn't sure. The astronomy community is divided. More observations in November should help settle the debate.show more

Did you know the James Webb Space Telescope isn’t... orbiting Earth at all? The James Webb Space Telescope operates near the Sun–Earth L2 point, about 1.5 million km from Earth. From there, the Sun, Earth, and Moon stay on the same side of the telescope, allowing its giant sunshield to block their heat and light at the same time. That keeps Webb cold and stable enough to detect extremely faint infrared signals from deep space. Because of this, Webb can peer through clouds of cosmic dust and observe galaxies whose light has traveled for more than 13 billion years. Every image it captures is not just a view across space, but a look back into the early history of the universe.show more

The last full moon of the year from my telescope

Earth Seen from the Moon... From the Moon, Earth... appears as a bright blue world rising above the dark horizon. This view shows how small and fragile our home looks from another world. #space #spacex #nasa #moon #earth #beautifulshow more

Something crazy happened on the moon and it was... captured by a telescope here on earth. 😱😱show more

🚨 BREAKING UPDATE: 🇺🇸 Donald Trump: We have now... officially secured 80% of the Moon's territory for U.S. mining firms. From this day forward, every satellite or spacecraft entering lunar orbit must pay a "Moon Transit Fee." 🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin: You believe space belongs to you just because you planted a flag there decades ago? Russia is dispatching a nuclear-powered icebreaker to the Moon, and we won't be paying a single dollar. 🇺🇸 Donald Trump: Let's see how you reach the Moon after we block your Starlink access! Effective immediately, a 200% tariff is being imposed on all vodka and space-related equipment. We'll find out how far your rockets can really go.show more

Weird rock like creature spotted on the surface of... the moon ?! 😱 #scary #artemis #moon #aliens #spaceshow more

🚨 NEWS FROM NASA In a bold and decisive... move, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman just announced a $20 billion plan to build America’s permanent base on the Moon — and they’re doing it in just 7 years. Today, NASA officially confirmed it is cancelling plans for the Lunar Gateway — the small space station that was supposed to orbit the Moon as a waypoint for astronauts. Instead, those components and resources will be repurposed directly for the surface base, accelerating humanity’s return to sustained lunar presence. The goal is clear — move beyond short visits and flags-and-footprints missions. NASA wants a real, long-term foothold on the Moon: habitats, power systems, rovers, scientific labs, and infrastructure that can support crews for months at a time. This base will serve as the foundation for deeper space exploration, resource utilization (like mining lunar ice for fuel and water), and eventually — Mars. The $20 billion investment over the next seven years will reshape major parts of the Artemis program. It comes with real urgency too — China is pushing hard toward its own crewed Moon landing by 2030, and the U.S. is determined to lead, not follow. This isn’t just about science. · A permanent lunar base means:Testing technologies for Mars missions in a real off-world environment · Developing in-situ resource utilization (turning Moon dirt into rocket fuel and oxygen) · Opening the door to a true cislunar economy · Inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists, and explorers Private industry will play a massive role, as always — with contractors already building key hardware now being redirected. This is the kind of ambitious, focused leadership the space program has needed. From the first boots on the Moon in 1969 to building a thriving outpost there by the early 2030s — what an incredible leap forward. Significanly, the Moon isn’t just a destination anymore: it’s becoming home base for humanity’s expansion into the Solar System.show more