the moon
noun
variants
or the Moon
: the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun
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Nine three-man Apollo crews flew over the moon's far side between 1968 and 1972, but those flights were launched when the near side was fully illuminated and the far side was in shadow.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
An Antenna on the Lunar Far Side Anže Slosar, a physicist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, had once hoped to put a radio telescope on the far side of the moon, but abandoned his dream years ago.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
The broader mission goal is to demonstrate the capabilities that are considered critical to the success of future space missions, including establishing a permanent presence on the moon and ultimately pursuing missions deeper into space, including Mars.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
As seen on the actor and Honest Company beauty founder's Instagram, the Artemis II astronauts were hoping to keep their hands moisturized with lotion from the brand during their 10-day journey around the moon.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2026
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William Harwood, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
An Antenna on the Lunar Far Side Anže Slosar, a physicist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, had once hoped to put a radio telescope on the far side of the moon, but abandoned his dream years ago.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
The broader mission goal is to demonstrate the capabilities that are considered critical to the success of future space missions, including establishing a permanent presence on the moon and ultimately pursuing missions deeper into space, including Mars.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
As seen on the actor and Honest Company beauty founder's Instagram, the Artemis II astronauts were hoping to keep their hands moisturized with lotion from the brand during their 10-day journey around the moon.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2026
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“The moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20moon. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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