Tonight’s new moon—the second new moon in a month—is going to be what scientists call a black moon. These rare moon types are similar to blue moons—which occur when two ...
Anyone into rare astronomical events or in the market for a new band name should look to the sky today, December 30, 2024, at 5:27 PM Eastern time. At that ...
Earth is bidding farewell to a fleeting celestial companion. The asteroid 2024 PT5, has been orbiting near our planet for the past two months and is now leaving Earth’s vicinity, ...
Skywatchers will be treated to quite the celestial show this week, as we not only enjoy the bright view of a naked-eye comet, but we’ll also get to see the ...
At some point during our high school years, we all were taught the main components of the Moon: crust, mantle, and core. A recent study has determined that there might ...
The lunar surface might look like a barren wasteland of dust and rock, but scientists have just discovered signs of water all over the Moon’s surface. This lightning bolt of ...
The Moon is a key piece of the space exploration puzzle. One of our next objectives is to visit Earth’s satellite and establish a permanent base. The Moon can also ...