Moon

For decades, scientists have been baffled by a lunar enigma: why do some rocks on the Moon exhibit strong magnetism despite the Moon lacking a global magnetic field today? A new study from MIT may fin...

Get ready for a celestial spectacle! Tonight, Jupiter, the giant of our solar system, will make its final evening appearance of the year, pairing up with a remarkably thin, newborn crescent moon. This...

The moon, once a distant dream of exploration, is now firmly in the crosshairs of nations and corporations eager to unlock its vast resources. But as the race to the lunar surface intensifies, a criti...

A new space race is heating up, but this time the prize is not just reaching the Moon, but establishing a permanent foothold there. China and Russia have reportedly finalized a deal to construct a nuc...

As humanity sets its sights on establishing a permanent presence on the Moon and exploiting its resources, a pressing question emerges: How do we ensure these resources are used equitably and avoid po...

For decades, scientists have been puzzled by a seemingly contradictory phenomenon: moon rocks exhibit strong magnetic signatures, yet the Moon itself lacks a global magnetic field today. This mystery,...

Calling all skywatchers! Get ready for a spectacular celestial event. This week, the pre-dawn sky will be graced by a captivating alignment of the Moon, Saturn, and Venus. This rare "parade of planets...

Get ready for a celestial treat! A mini planet parade featuring Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon will grace the morning sky in late May 2025. This alignment, visible to the naked eye, offers a stu...

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that remnants of an ancient planetary body, Theia, may be buried deep within Earth's mantle. This lost world sup...

Get ready, skywatchers! The moon is set to reach its last quarter phase this week, offering a prime opportunity to observe its stunning features. On May 20th, the lunar disk will be bisected by shadow...

The race to conquer the cosmos is heating up! China and Russia have announced ambitious plans to construct a nuclear power station on the moon by 2035. This groundbreaking project, aimed at powering t...

Get ready for a spectacular celestial show! This week, stargazers are in for a treat as Venus, the brilliant "Morning Star," pairs up with the crescent Moon, creating a breathtaking cosmic masterpiece...

For decades, scientists have observed a stark contrast between the near and far sides of the Moon. But what lies beneath the surface? A groundbreaking gravity study using data from NASA's Gravity Reco...

China's recent generosity in sharing lunar samples from its Chang'e 5 mission has sparked debate, highlighting a stark contrast in international space collaboration. While researchers from Europe, Rus...

For decades, scientists have puzzled over the stark contrast between the moon's near side, familiar to us with its dark, lava-filled plains, and the rugged, heavily cratered far side. Now, a groundbre...

For decades, scientists have observed stark differences between the near and far sides of the Moon. Now, NASA's latest research, utilizing data from the GRAIL mission, has unveiled a fascinating expla...

The race to conquer the moon is heating up! China and Russia have announced a groundbreaking agreement to construct a nuclear power plant on the moon, potentially shifting the balance of power in luna...

An international team of scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery, suggesting we may have just gotten our first direct peek into the Moon’s mantle. Using tiny, green glass beads collected by Chi...

The race to the Moon is heating up, with nations and private companies vying for lunar resources. But as mining operations and potential lunar bases become closer to reality, a crucial question linger...

NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER), a state-of-the-art lunar rover designed to hunt for water ice at the Moon's south pole, is currently sitting idle in storage at the John...

Get ready for lunar time! NASA, under White House directive, is forging ahead to create the first official time zone for the Moon, named Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC). This ambitious project aims to sy...

The hunt for water ice on the Moon is intensifying, driven by its potential to be a crucial resource for future lunar bases. Two recent studies highlight the challenges and innovative techniques invol...

Imagine trying to schedule a lunar meeting without knowing what time it is on the Moon. Sounds like science fiction? Not anymore. A new US bill, dubbed the Celestial Time Standardization Act, is gaini...

Get ready for a celestial close shave! NASA scientists have identified asteroid 2024 YR4, a near-Earth object on a trajectory that could bring it into contact with the Moon in 2032. While not expected...