Scientists have been studying the moon for hundreds of years and have built up an incredible wealth of knowledge about our lunar companion.
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Our expert writers and editors also keep you updated on what's going on with our natural satellite, explain how you can see different lunar events, and provide coverage of new scientific discoveries, such as scientists confirming the moon has a solid iron 'heart' just like Earth, and more with the latest moon news, features and articles.
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