July 2025 promises a cosmic spectacle with star clusters, meteor showers, and rare planetary sightings, including the elusive ...

First Quarter Moon occurs at 3:30 P.M. EDT. Visible by early afternoon, the Moon hangs nearly 40° high in the south by sunset, now about 9.7° west of the bright star Spica in Virgo.

Scroll down to learn more about the IM-2 payloads. The IM-2 mission is expected to land near the moon’s South Pole at a location known as Mons Mouton on Thursday, March 6, for a 10-day mission.