Full Moon

It's not just a phase.
A celestial-themed crossword blending astronomy, space travel facts, and lunar lore with clever wordplay.
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  • 1A
    A sign of being "moonstruck"?
  • 6A
    Start of the message on the Apollo 11 lunar plaque.
  • 7A
    "...one giant leap for mankind."
  • 9A
    A welcome sight in the Sea of Tranquility?
  • 10A
    The reason for moonshine?
  • 11A
    What all the craters of the moon are given.
  • 14A
    Passageways for a planetary rover.
  • 15A
    Traditional tales, like those about werewolves and lycanthropy.
  • 16A
    Permits, as a perfect launch window does.

Down

  • 1D
    How one might use the oxygen supply on a space station.
  • 2D
    Earth's constant companion in the night sky.
  • 3D
    The moon's "Ocean of Storms," for one.
  • 4D
    Future destination for a manned mission, perhaps.
  • 5D
    Where to see a rocket launch live.
  • 8D
    Astrological chart segment.
  • 10D
    Number of stars in Ursa Major's Big Dipper.
  • 12D
    A lunar "sea" that's completely dry.
  • 13D
    Like a harvest moon, or a satisfied stomach.