A version of this article was published in 2016; it has been updated for 2025. This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as 7 Strange Things That Have Been Left On the Moon.

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A number of strange passengers are hitching a ride on NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission.

While most of it seems a bit "out there," scientific studies have shown that the full moon can cause weird things to happen. Now, it might not include the "lunacy" that folklore tells us about.

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WebMD discusses odd eating behavior in cats and explains some of the reasons that might lead to unusual cravings in cats.

Lots of strange things about Saturn can be explained by a destroyed moon Simulations appear to tie up lots of loose ends.

A variety of strange phenomena have been spotted in the depths of space that look eerily like human objects, or even animals.

Strange and unusual things may happen during total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, such as altered animal behavior, sudden changes in weather, weird feelings, Bailey's Beads, strange light effects ...

Astronauts have left behind abandoned spacecraft as well as golf balls, fine art, and a message from Queen Elizabeth II.