Moon
An Ancient Asteroid Smashed Into Jupiter's Moon Ganymede and Tipped It Over, Study Finds
The cataclysmic impactor was 20 times the size of the rock that wiped out the dinosaurs on Earth
How to See the Milky Way This Weekend
Late August is a great time to observe the dazzling core of our galaxy, and with the upcoming new moon, viewing conditions should be ideal—as long as you're in a very dark area
Our Moon Was Likely Covered in a Magma Ocean Long Ago, and New Data From India's Lunar Rover Supports That Theory
Soil composition measurements from the Chandrayaan-3 mission reveal white rock called ferroan anorthosite, which would have floated to the surface in an ocean of magma
Scientists Suggest Freezing Endangered Animals' Cells and Preserving Them on the Moon
Shadowed areas in lunar craters may be cold enough to safeguard species' DNA amid "climate disasters and social disasters" on Earth, according to Smithsonian-led research
A Rare 'Super Blue Moon' Will Be Visible Monday Night: What Does That Mean?
Tonight’s full moon will be bigger and brighter than usual, and it’s the third of four full moons this summer
Could These Carvings in Turkey Be the World's Oldest Lunisolar Calendar?
One researcher thinks the V-shaped markings engraved into a pillar thousands of years ago may represent the days of the year
Meteorite Strikes Are the Primary Creator of the Moon's Thin Atmosphere, Study Finds
Researchers examined lunar soil samples collected during the Apollo missions to determine which weathering processes contribute most to replenishing the moon's atmosphere
Scientists Find Water Molecules in Lunar Rock Sample for the First Time
The samples from China's Chang'e 5 mission shed light on lunar resources that could be vital to future missions and habitations
Thousands of Moonquakes Rocked the Apollo Landing Sites in Less Than a Decade
A new study found 22,000 previously unidentified lunar seismic events recorded between 1969 and 1977
Ancient Mesoamerican 'Pyramid of the Moon' May Align With Summer and Winter Solstices
New research suggests the monument in Teotihuacán, along with the larger Pyramid of the Sun, were designed based on astronomical movements
NASA Cancels VIPER Moon Mission After Spending $450 Million to Build a Rover
The project was intended to look for water ice in the shaded craters on the lunar south pole
Apollo Astronauts Left American Flags, Boots and Even Poop on the Moon. Here's Why These Artifacts Matter
Fifty-five years after the first human lunar landing, scholars and experts are looking to preserve the past as more nations and companies undertake moon missions
Scientists Find an Underground Cave on the Moon That Could Shelter Future Explorers
Such caves could serve as lunar bases during upcoming missions, protecting astronauts against cosmic radiation and extreme temperatures
Spacesuit Prototype Turns Pee Into Drinking Water
The system is inspired by the stillsuits for collecting moisture in the science fiction epic <em>Dune</em>
How 'Fly Me to the Moon' Pokes Fun at Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories
The new Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum film presents an alternative history in which government officials prepared to fake the moon landing before NASA pulled off the feat for real
Here’s What We’ve Learned About Saturn Since Cassini Entered Its Orbit 20 Years Ago
The Cassini-Huygens mission increased our understanding of the planet’s rings and moons
See Ten Awe-Inspiring Images From the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest
Auroras, nebulas and stars take the spotlight in this space-themed competition, alongside shots of our own sun and moon
Two Massive Asteroids Will Fly Past Earth This Week. Here's What to Know
Within 42 hours of each other, the pair of large asteroids, which both have no chance of impacting our planet, will approach Earth as they orbit the sun
China Brings Samples From the Moon's Far Side to Earth in First-Ever Feat
The China National Space Administration retrieved more than four pounds of lunar soil samples, which scientists hope will shed light on the early history of Earth and the moon
A 'Major Lunar Standstill' Is Happening This Year—and Friday's Full Moon Offers 'Dramatic' View
From now through much of next year, the moon will periodically rise and set at its most extreme points, thanks to a rare celestial phenomenon that only occurs every 18.6 years
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