Earth and the moon have shared an intimate bond for at least 4.5 billion years, making the two bodies one of the most successful power couples in our planet's history. You can see the moon with the naked eye on most nights as it slowly transforms from a slim crescent to a shimmering circle, depending on the current moon phase. But for the best view, we turn to spacecrafts, telescopes and satellites that have labored for decades to capture the visual wonder of our planet's companion.
Here are 15 of our all-time favorite images of the moon.
