Why Investigate the Moon?

Find out why scientists are turning their attention to the Moon and what it would be like to walk on the lunar surface.

Mad about the Moon The human fascination with the Moon dates way back. The View From Here What causes phases, eclipses, and lunar illusions? A Timeline of Lunar Exploration A chronology of lunar exploration.	Why Go Back? Scientists have lots of reasons for wanting to return to the Moon. A Moon Visit Explorers face harsh conditions, but it's not all bad news. Lunar Junk Over the decades, humans have left a lot of litter on the Moon.