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Followers of social media may know what a “black moon” is. It has been linked to dramatic predictions of doom and gloom. However it's not an astronomical term. So what is a black moon and would we survive it?

Black Moon – Is That a Thing ?

Water on the Moon

Everybody had known for a long time that the Moon was bone dry. In the nineties probes found some evidence of water. After a big announcement of water on the Moon, it went back again to being described as dry. What's the story in the 21st century?

What Is a Supermoon

Sometimes the media are full of stories about a supermoon. They may even include dire predictions of earthquakes, tsunamis and other disasters. What is a supermoon and should you be worried - or excited?

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 and 15:00 UT (8 AM - 9 AM EDT)
Sketching the Moon Workshop with Bettina Forget
Hosted by Global Astronomy Month

The Moon makes a great target for amateur astronomers: it's easy to spot, visible even in a light-polluted urban environment, and makes for great photographs. But if you really want to get acquainted with the Moon, the best way is to draw it. During her Sketching the Moon workshop, artist Bettina Forget will share some of her tips and tricks for drawing lunar features. All you'll need is a pencil and some paper. No "talent" required - everyone can draw!

Please sign up and invite your friends to this kid-friendly workshop!

Facebook Live Moon Sketching Workshop

Blood Moons sounds very dramatic. It could even be the title of a fantasy novel. But what is a “Blood Moon”? What is a lunar tetrad? And is it as apocalyptic as it sounds? Have a look.

Blood Moons and Lunar Tetrads

How much do people know about our next-door neighbor the Moon? For example, does the full moon drive people crazy? Apparently not - unless maybe they're astronomers trying to observe faint nebulae. Here are ten common moon myths and lunar lapses.

Moon Madness

The Moon has been the object of awe and fascination since our humanoid ancestors first looked up into the sky. Test your knowledge about Moon and maybe find out some interesting new facts about it.

The Moon - Quiz

GAM 2018 Farewell Facebook Live

Astronomers Without Borders are hosting a public Facebook event. "Join us for our Global Astronomy Month 2018 wrap-up event with AWB staff and volunteers sharing major highlights throughout the month of April festivities."

Tune-in for this event on our Astronomers Without Borders Facebook page on May 11th @ 12 pm EDT /1600UT