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April full moon 2026 dazzles as 'Pink Moon' lights up skies worldwide (photos)

"we have a beautiful moon rise, we're headed right at it."

Space · Apr 2

Can’t see the wood for the wees: Urine from festivalgoers turned into fertiliser

NPK Recovery uses bacteria to recover nitrogen and other naturally occurring nutrients from the urine, creating a liquid odour-free fertiliser.

Evening Standard · Apr 2

NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch seen from space | Space photo of the day for April 2, 2026

NASA's Artemis 2 has launched on a history-making journey around the moon and back, and the moment was captured from space.

Space · Apr 2

NASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission

Artemis 2 is gearing up for a critical engine burn this evening (April 2), which will send the mission's four astronauts on a looping journey around the moon.

Space · Apr 2

What is Artemis II? Here's Everything We Know About its 10-Day Lunar Journey

Artemis II will send astronauts around the Moon, testing systems in deep space and preparing for future human lunar missions.

International Business Times UK · Apr 2

Artemis 2 Astronauts are Taking Personal Smartphones and a Plushie to the Moon in Historic NASA First

NASA's Artemis 2 mission pioneers lunar exploration with cutting-edge tech, including smartphones, tablets, and the Nikon Z9 camera, while carrying a symbolic plush toy to the Moon.

International Business Times UK · Apr 2

There was a bit of toilet trouble on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon

It wasn't their No. 1 problem, but it was a problem for going number one.

Space · Apr 2

Humans are en route to the moon for the first time in 54 years – and Australia’s Dish is tracking them

The Murriyang radio telescope in Parkes, NSW broadcast the moon landing in 1969 and is now observing the Artemis II lunar mission

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2

Artemis II successfully launches for historic Moon mission

The launch will carry humans as far as they've journeyed since the Apollo days.

Axios · Apr 2

Why is the Artemis 2 rocket launch different from all other rocket launches?

That's one small sip of Manischewitz…

Space · Apr 2