Moons

Use our Virtual Microscope to examine a selection of Moon rocks collected by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, from the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

The first Moon landing is arguably the most important event for humankind. Dr Mahesh Anand and Dr Andrew G Tindle, shed light on the work which has taken place with the Moon rocks taken from that mission.

Tara Hayden of the School of Physical Sciences at The Open University, explores the Apollo legacy and the future of human exploration.

Members of The Open University contribute to a video by the Royal Society, explaining how to survive on the Moon for more than a couple of days.

View the Moon Minerals book published by Professor Mahesh Anand and Dr Andy Tindle.

When Apollo 11 landed on the Moon on 20 July 1969, history was made. Fifty years later, it stands as arguably the greatest achievement of the 20th century and a testament to human endeavour and perseverance.

Listen to the Earth’s Reflection – a specially commissioned piece of music composed by Yazz Ahmed in collaboration with Dr Mahesh Anand.

It's 50 years since the first human landings on the Moon. Professor David A Rothery explains that we should not forget that there are moons in abundance, elsewhere in our Solar System.

Without the work of the lead Apollo flight software designer, Margaret Hamilton, the Eagle would not have landed on the Moon.

How did the moon form? Forget a single giant impact – relentless bombardment could explain the Moon’s formation, says Open University research student Zoe Morland.

How one of the largest and most prominent features on the Moon got its name.

In this free course, Moons of our Solar System, explore the many moons of our Solar System. Find out what makes them special. Should we send humans to our Moon again?

Dave Rothery shares some new thinking about our nearest neighbour.

Would we have tides if we had no Moon? Is a ‘supermoon’ an important event? Can moons have moons? Enjoy this short animation.

Become a master of the universe by winning Moon Trumps.

As the only planetary body everyone is familiar with seeing in the sky, the Moon has long been an object of fascination and speculation. This free course will teach you about the nearest planetary body to Earth: the missions to the Moon, the basic facts of its composition, the cratering on its surface, and the ancient eruptions that flooded many...

Explore the 'why' and 'how' of lunar exploration with this interactive guide.

Watch Dr Mahesh Anand's lecture on the topic of the dark side of the Moon, which was given to the Royal Astronomical Society.

The last 50 years of lunar science have taught us that the Moon still holds many mysteries. Dr Simeon Barber explores prospecting for water on the Moon. 

David Rothery doesn't think the two supermoons we're due to see in August 2023 deserve that much attention...

Find out more about the Moon’s state of synchronous rotation