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The Moon

Our companion since time immemorial

You'll revel in quad biking on the Moon regolith

while enjoying the vistas of our Earth

Earth and the Moon

With a rich impact history, our one and only Moon is where you can go to remind yourself that everyone (or, everything) has scars. So many craters, so many places to explore!

But because of its thin exosphere, you need a special spacesuit to breathe.

The temperatures can also be as high as 127°C (260°F), and as low as -173°C (-280°F).

Once it was believed that the Moon was all dry, but recently we have discovered ice water in the permanently shadowed regions of the lunar poles — which also means that our discovery of the Moon is not over! Take a look at some of the interesting sites.

Attractions

The Tycho Crater

See one of the most popular attractions on the Moon: the Tycho crater. It is 85 kilometers (53 miles) in diameter, and about 108 million years old. Go on a hike around its peak which is about 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) above.

The Tycho CraterThe Tycho Crater

Mare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquility)

Have a peaceful time in the Sea of Tranquility, where you can also visit the Apollo 11 landing site and an interesting pit crater.

Mare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquility)Mare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquility)

The Copernicus Crater

Located within the Mare Imbrium Basin, Copernicus crater that is 93 kilometers wide is definitely a sight to see.

The Copernicus CraterThe Copernicus Crater

The Aristarchus Crater

After visiting the Copernicus crater, another popular site, the Aristarchus crater, that is approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) in diameter can be added to your list of places to visit.

The Aristarchus Crater

The Orientale Basin

Although it might be hard to spot from the Earth as it resides on the far western side of the near side, the Orientale basin is the youngest basin on the Moon.

The Orientale Basin

The Apollo Footprint

If you go all the way to the Moon, don't leave without seeing the iconic Apollo footprint.

The Apollo Footprint

The Far Side of the Moon

See the far side of the Moon that is home to a much older crust of the Moon's surface.

The Far Side of the MoonThe Far Side of the Moon

The South Pole-Aitken Basin

While on the far side, you can visit the largest impact basin on the Moon.

The South Pole-Aitken Basin

See the Earth

Not a destination, but seeing the Earth while you're up on the Moon can be, well, life-changing. Watch the beautiful view of our pale blue dot while you're there.

See the Earth