Moon

Will the lunar eclipse and its striking "blood moon" appearance be visible in France?

A total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon a fiery red on March 3, 2026. This rare and spectacular celestial event promises a breathtaking sight. But will it be visible from France, and more specifically in Paris?

The Snow Moon, a rare full moon that only appears once a year, is arriving on February 1st. Here’s how to best observe it and why it’s named that way.

This Sunday, February 1, 2026, look up at the sky to witness the Snow Moon, also known as the Storm Moon or Hunger Moon. This astronomical event will reach its peak at 11:09 PM and promises a stunning celestial display visible across mainland France.

Beaver Supermoon: why is this full moon so special and when can you see it?

Nicknamed the Beaver Supermoon, the beautiful full moon on November 5, 2025, promises to be even more beautiful than the others. Find out why and how to observe it at the right time!

Black moon this August 23: what is it and how can you enjoy it?

On August 23, 2025, a rare new black moon will plunge the skies over the Île-de-France region into total darkness. This astronomical phenomenon, which only occurs once every 33 months, creates the perfect conditions for observing the stars, planets and Milky Way from Paris and the surrounding region. An exceptional night not to be missed by all starry-sky lovers.

Astronomy: a total lunar eclipse in September - when to watch the Blood Moon?

Three eclipses await us this year, including two total lunar eclipses on March 14 and September 7, 2025! A spectacle that many budding astronomers will be able to observe, as the star takes on a beautiful reddish hue.

What is the Full Strawberry Moon? Find out what's special about this year's phenomenon

A Full Moon, nicknamed the "Strawberry Moon", awaits you this Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Be sure to observe this celestial phenomenon, which has a special feature this year.

What is the Full Flower Moon, visible this Monday, May 12?

The Full Flower Moon, visible in Paris on Monday May 12, 2025, reaches its peak at the end of the day. Although daylight prevents its immediate observation, it promises to be spectacular as soon as night falls. Not to be missed this evening if the weather remains mild and the clouds don't obscure everything.

Lunar All-Nighter: projection of Méliès' Moon Trip accompanied by an orchestra

Discover the moon in all its facets on November 9, 2024 at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris with lectures and a screening of Georges Méliès' legendary "Voyage dans la lune", accompanied by an orchestra.

Super Hunter Moon: the biggest full moon of the year to discover! Why this name?

Astronomers beware, the biggest full moon of the year arrives on the night of Wednesday October 16 to 17, 2024 and will last around 3 days. Nicknamed the Harvest Super Moon, do you know why? We tell you all about this not-to-be-missed sky date.

A second moon for the earth for two months, we tell you why!

Two moons for the price of one - that's what we'll be able to observe from September 29, 2024 around the Earth. The recently discovered asteroid 2024 PT5 will be captured by the Earth "s gravity for 56 days, until November 25, 2024. Invisible to the naked eye, but with the right equipment, this asteroid will not complete a full orbit around our planet before returning to its orbit around the Sun.

On the Moon Again 2024: Moon and night sky observation on the weekend of June 14-15-16

On the Moon again returns for a new edition on the weekend of June 14-15-16, 2024. Since its creation to mark the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo 11 lunar landing in 1969, the On the Moon again organization has organized a worldwide event each year, offering the chance to discover the Moon through a telescope or telescope.

Meteor shower in the sky "it's more interesting at 5 a.m.-ish" an expert says

This week, look up! Lyrid meteor shower will be visible all around the world including Paris and France from April 16 to 26, 2020. Let’s tell you more on this astronomic phenomenon that is always such a pleasure to see.

Last days of the Lune exhibition at the Grand Palais

The Grand Palais is devoting an exhibition to the Moon and its representations in art from April 3 to July 22, 2019. Starting with the Apollo 11 mission, this retrospective takes us on a journey through time to discover the unique vision artists and scientists had of this satellite of the Earth. Let's get on board with Galileo, Cassini and Jules Vernes, folks?

Mission Apollo 11’s 50th anniversary at the Air and Space museum on July 20, 2019

On Saturday July 20, 2019 the Air and Space museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Mission Apollo 11. Free event open to all!

Earth objectives: the satellite revolution

Objectif Terre : la révolution des satellites (Earth Targets: The Satellite Revolution) becomes a permanent exhibition at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie on June 16, 2009. Come and plunge into the heart of space applications, and discover space and the Earth as you've never seen them before!