Moonstruck

This special report celebrates humans’ enduring fascination with the moon and explores the many ways it affects life on Earth. See all the articles, plus our 1969 coverage of Apollo 11, below.

Planetary Science
Accolades, skepticism and science marked Science News’ coverage of Apollo

By Christopher CrockettJuly 16, 2019
Planetary Science
How NASA has kept Apollo moon rocks safe from contamination for 50 years

By Lisa GrossmanJuly 15, 2019
Planetary Science
Apollo astronauts left trash, mementos and experiments on the moon

By Maria TemmingJuly 15, 2019
Planetary Science
Celebrate the moon landing anniversary with books that go beyond the small step

By Science NewsJuly 14, 2019
Science & Society
Many fictional moon voyages preceded the Apollo landing

By Tom SiegfriedJuly 11, 2019
Planetary Science
See how visualizations of the moon have changed over time

By Cassandra WillyardJuly 10, 2019
Anthropology
Ancient humans used the moon as a calendar in the sky

By Rebecca BoyleJuly 9, 2019
Ecosystems
Moonlight shapes how some animals move, grow and even sing

By Erin WaymanJuly 8, 2019

We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.

Apollo Returns: The Work Begins

By Science NewsAugust 2, 1969
On the Moon

By Science NewsJuly 26, 1969
From the Editor’s Desk: Man on the Moon: Mixed Emotions

By Science NewsJuly 26, 1969
An Ancient Quest

By Science NewsJuly 19, 1969
More than Just a Decade’s Work

By Science NewsJuly 19, 1969
80 Pounds of Rock

By Science NewsJune 14, 1969