Moon
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Iran declares Thursday as first day of holy month of Ramadan
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Estehlal or Moon Sighting Headquarters said Wednesday that the moon was sighted on the evening of Wednesday, therefore, Thursday is the start of the holy fasting.
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First supermoon of 2026 lights up sky
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – The first total lunar eclipse of the new Gregorian year occurred as a supermoon, illuminating the night sky.
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Russia plans nuclear power plant on Moon within decade
TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the Earth’s only natural satellite.
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VIDEO: Watch amazing timelapse of blood moon
TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – This video shows beautiful timelapse of lunar eclipse which turned the full Moon red last night.
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Large asteroid to pass by Earth on August 17
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – An asteroid known as 2025 PM with a diameter of about 50 meters will pass Earth on August 17 at a distance approximately equivalent to the distance between our planet and the Moon.