Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, might have formed after a collision with a lost moon, according to new research.
For years, scientists have known about lobate scarps — ridges commonly found in the lunar highlands that formed as the Moon contracted. In 2010, earlier research confirmed that the Moon is gradually ...
It’s rare but some eclipses cause stunning Instagram-worthy visual effects like devil horns, a Cheshire cat smile or diamond ...
"Our results represent the most globally complete understanding of recent lunar tectonism to date," Nypaver said. "The ...
Scientists have mapped thousands of young tectonic ridges across the Moon, showing it is still slowly shrinking. These ridges may mark previously unknown sources of moonquakes.
The Apollo missions changed how scientists understand the moon. Returning with Artemis could help solve some of the biggest lunar mysteries.
Have you ever tossed and turned under a full moon and wondered if its glow was keeping you awake? For generations, people have believed that the Moon has the power to stir up sleepless nights and ...
A cluster of telescopes lined the concrete outside of Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, and families leaned in to take peeks at the moon’s craters through their lenses. Strangers chatted to each other about ...
A rare blood moon will light up U.S. skies March 3. Here's when to watch, why it turns red and where visibility is best.
Last year, Musk said "the moon is a distraction." Now, he's talking about building a city there. The shift may be more ...
The new moon on February 17 marks the start of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Southeast and East Asian countries. According to the Chinese zodiac, it’s also the start of the Year of ...