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Moon

How to view the Artemis II moon launch

The mission could launch as early as Feb 6, depending on several factors, including pre-launch tests and weather conditions.
The mission could launch as early as Feb 6, depending on several factors, including pre-launch tests and weather conditions.

NASA’s giant SLS rocket completes slow roll towards Artemis II moon voyage

(l to r)Artemis II mission Commander Reid Wiseman speaks next to pilot Victor Glover, mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.
(l to r)Artemis II mission Commander Reid Wiseman speaks next to pilot Victor Glover, mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.

Wolf supermoon peers through cloudy night sky above Singapore

The Wolf Moon is the first full moon and supermoon of 2026.
The Wolf Moon is the first full moon and supermoon of 2026.

Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade

There are no international rules that ban putting nuclear energy sources into space.
There are no international rules that ban putting nuclear energy sources into space.

Trump urges 2028 astronaut moon landing in sweeping space policy order

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce that the Space Force Command will move from Colorado to Alabama, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce that the Space Force Command will move from Colorado to Alabama, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

‘She’s out after the storm’: Cold Moon shines despite Singapore’s rainy weather

An image of the setting Cold Moon shot at Woodlands MRT station at 6.30am on Dec 5.
An image of the setting Cold Moon shot at Woodlands MRT station at 6.30am on Dec 5.

Catch the Cold Moon, the last of 2025’s supermoons, in December

Last year's Cold Moon seen from Mount Faber at 7.30pm on Dec 15, 2024.
Last year's Cold Moon seen from Mount Faber at 7.30pm on Dec 15, 2024.

The Week in Pictures: Supermoon rises in Australia, Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines

A Beaver Moon supermoon rises over North Bondi in Sydney, Australia, November 05, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
A Beaver Moon supermoon rises over North Bondi in Sydney, Australia, November 05, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Clouds fail to dim bright Beaver Moon over Singapore

The Beaver Moon reached peak brightness at about 7.30pm, appearing larger and more luminous than usual.
The Beaver Moon reached peak brightness at about 7.30pm, appearing larger and more luminous than usual.

Kim Kardashian, we have indeed been to the moon, Nasa says

Sean Duffy (left) confirmed that the 1969 moon landing happened after Kim Kardashian expressed doubts.
Sean Duffy (left) confirmed that the 1969 moon landing happened after Kim Kardashian expressed doubts.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.