Earth Has New Moon; Space Rock Has Been in the Planet’s Vicinity Since 1000 BC

SPACE 05.30.2023 06:15 AM

Earth has a new moon or at least a quasi-moon. Read to know the details. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Merikanto) Earth Has New Moon; Space Rock Has Been in the Planet's Vicinity Since 1000 BC Our planet has a new moon that has been there for centuries.

Afternoon Moon, Blue Sky at Night Visible This Week: Here's How and When To See It

05.29.2023 16:44 PM

Later this week, there's an afternoon moon visible to some parts of the world. Check out in this article how to see it as well as the blue sky that will happen at night time.

China Continues Space Race, Plans To Land Astronauts on Moon Before 2030

05.29.2023 07:05 AM

China is eyeing to land its astronauts on the moon by 2030. Continue reading to know the details. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Shujianyang) China Advances in Space Race, Plans to Land Astronauts on Moon by 2030 China is seemingly in competitive mode regarding the space race with other nations.

Japanese Moon Lander's Impact Site Found: NASA Lunar Orbiter Spotted Hakuto-R's Debris a Day After Its Failed Touchdown

05.23.2023 23:14 PM

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shared a photo of the Japanese Moon lander's last resting place where it showed distinct fragments of wreckage. Read the article to learn more details.

'Da Vinci Glow' Expected To Be Visible in the Coming Days Before and After the New Moon: Here's How To See Its Ghostly Shine

05.17.2023 03:33 AM

The upcoming New Moon will create a ghostly shine on the Moon, known as the "Da Vinci Glow," named after Leonardo Da Vinci, who unraveled its mystery centuries ago. Check out this article to know how to see it in the coming days.

Moon Up Close: Gigamoon Image Stitched From 280,000 Shots Shows Apollo Landing Sites, Copernicus Crater, Other Lunar Landmarks

05.11.2023 01:27 AM

This Gigamoon image can allow viewers to see the Moon up close like never before. Read to learn more.

What's Inside the Moon? This Lunar Satellite's Inner Core Is Earth-Like and Solid With Iron-Like Density

05.05.2023 01:48 AM

The nature of the Moon's inner core has remained a long-standing debate, and the researchers hope their findings may end this. Read to learn more.

Piece of the Moon? Small Kamo'oalewa Asteroid Orbiting Earth Might Be a Lunar Chunk, Study Says

05.04.2023 23:45 PM

Unlike other objects, Kamo'oalewa's trajectory alters over time while remaining near Earth. Read to learn more.

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower May 2023: How, When, and Where Can You Watch It?

05.04.2023 21:30 PM

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak on May 5 and 6 and can be seen from both the northern and southern hemispheres, though it may be more visible for those from the southern hemisphere. Read to learn more.

Bus-Sized Asteroid Passed by Earth at a Distance Close to That of the Moon; 4 Airplaine-Sized Space Rocks Also Making a Flyby

05.04.2023 08:00 AM

A bus-sized asteroid made a flyby to Earth at 1.1. lunar distance. Read to know the details. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library/Corbis) Bus-Sized Asteroid Will Pass by Earth at a Distance Close to That of the Moon An asteroid made a close approach to Earth Wednesday.

From Full Flower Moon to Shooting Stars From Halley's Comet: Here's What You Should Add to Your Sky Watchlist This Week

04.30.2023 23:51 PM

The first week of May is filled with great sky and moon watching events to look forward to, including the full Flower Moon and the Eta-Aquarids meteor shower. Read to learn more.

Japanese Lunar Lander Snaps Glorious Photo of Earth During Total Solar Eclipse Before Craft Smashed Into Moon's Surface

04.27.2023 21:47 PM

Before the Hakuto-R lunar lander reached its demise, it was able to take and send an incredible photo of the Earth. Click the article to check it out.

Japan's Hakuto-R Lander Fails To Land on the Moon After Control Center, Loses Communication With the Spacecraft

04.25.2023 23:38 PM

Japan's ispace has lost communication with its Hakuto-R lander, resulting in an incomplete mission of landing the spacecraft on the lunar surface. Read the article for more details.

Moon Slowly Creeps Away From Our Planet; Will Earth Eventually Lose Its Natural Satellite?

04.24.2023 01:40 AM

The Moon is moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches each year. Will it eventually leave the planet for good? Read to find out.

NASA's 6.2 Million-gallon Swimming Pool Turned Into a Replica of the Moon To Train Artemis Astronauts

04.20.2023 06:32 AM

NASA has even added sand and boulder to its giant Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) to replicate the surface of the Moon for the astronauts. Read the article to learn more details.

Rare Hybrid Total Solar Eclipse Set to Happen Next Week: Here's What You Need to Know

04.14.2023 06:25 AM

There will be a unique hybrid annular and total solar eclipse that will cover Australia, southeast Asia, and the Pacific Ocean region next week. Check out its details in this article.

NASA Names Four Astronauts for Artemis II Mission That Will Fly the First Humans to the Moon After More Than 50 Years

04.03.2023 23:18 PM

NASA's Artemis II crew is made up of three Americans and one Canadian who will embark on a 10-day mission orbiting the Moon by 2024. Read the article to learn more details.

Moon of Orphan Planets Without Nearby Star Could Be a Starting Point for Life

04.03.2023 09:00 AM

Moons of orphan planets do not have much water, which convinced astrobiologists they are a better starting point for life. Read for more details.

From Mercury's Peak to Lyrid Meteor Shower: Here's What You Should Add to Your Sky Viewing Watchlist This April 2023

04.02.2023 21:55 PM

Look out for these sky viewing events this April 2023. Read to learn more. This April 2023, sky viewers are in for a treat, as several cosmic events are lining up.

Mysterious Glass Beads Found on the Moon Could Be Massive Water 'Reservoirs'

03.29.2023 03:57 AM

These glass beads could potentially serve as lunar water sources for bases on the moon. Read to learn more.

Planetary Parade: Five Planets, Crescent Moon Align in Night Sky

03.27.2023 21:01 PM

The crescent moon and five planets line up in a rare event known as a planetary parade. Read to learn more.