Analysis of new images of a curious “hot spot” on the far side of the Moon reveal it to be a small volcanic province created by the upwelling of silicic magma.

A lunar base on the Moon may be possible due to craters on the Moon’s surface that astronomers believe could hold ice, providing a crucial water supply.

There are places on the Moon where the sun hasn't shined for millions of years. Dark polar craters too deep for sunlight to penetrate are luna incognita, the realm of the unknown, and in their inky depths, researchers believe, may lie a treasure of great value.

NASA-supported scientists have realized that strange things happens every month when the Moon gets a lashing from Earth's magnetic tail.

With Americans set to return to the moon, this time for much longer expeditions, the pressure is on to make the journeys safer and more affordable.