872 results for "moon"

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have discovered a method to convert Martian and lunar sand into strong, durable bricks using carbon nanotubes. This breakthrough could pave the way for future…

Earth has captured a new mini-moon, 2024 PT5, a small asteroid temporarily trapped by Earth’s gravity. Discovered in August 2024, the asteroid became Earth’s second moon on September 29 but…

NASA is preparing to launch the Europa Clipper mission on October 10, 2024, marking the start of a six-year journey to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. The spacecraft, NASA’s largest planetary…

Recent studies suggest that the Moon's interior may still contain a partially molten layer, challenging previous assumptions that it had completely cooled and solidified. Using data from NASA's GRAIL and…

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected key compounds on Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, including carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide, offering fresh insights into the moon’s composition and the…

October 2024 offers an array of celestial wonders for stargazers, featuring the year's biggest supermoon, the dazzling Orionid meteor shower, and the potential naked-eye appearance of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. From an…

A new study has found that the COVID-19 lockdowns on Earth led to a surprising drop in the Moon’s nighttime temperature. Researchers suggest that reduced human activity during the pandemic…

China has unveiled its new lunar spacesuit as part of the country's ambitious plan to land astronauts on the moon by 2030. The suit, designed to withstand extreme lunar conditions,…

A new study challenges the long-accepted theory that Earth's moon was formed by a massive collision with a young planet. Researchers from Penn State propose that the moon may have…

New research reveals that water and hydroxyl molecules are present across the Moon's surface, far beyond the previously believed polar regions. Using data from NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) aboard…

Skywatchers in the western US will be treated to a stunning celestial event on September 22, 2024, when the waning gibbous moon passes in front of the Pleiades star cluster—also…

NASA has proposed a novel method to analyze the lunar surface by shooting miniaturized spectrometers into the moon's soil using a specialized gas-powered gun. These tiny sensors would embed themselves…

NASA's Curiosity rover has captured the first-ever image of Earth alongside Mars' moon Phobos from the Martian surface. Taken on September 5, 2024, this unique photo shows Earth as a…

China's Chang'e-6 mission has made history by collecting the first-ever lunar samples from the Moon's far side, specifically from the South Pole-Aitken basin, one of the oldest and largest impact…

New research suggests Mars's unique shape and terrain could be due to a long-lost moon, altering our understanding of its past.

This September, skywatchers are in for a treat with a rare celestial trio: a supermoon, the Harvest Moon, and a partial lunar eclipse all occurring on the same night. This...

Starting on September 29, 2024, Earth will briefly have a second "moon" as a small asteroid, 2024 PT5, gets captured by our planet's gravity. This mini-moon will stick around for...

NASA's Juno spacecraft, part of the Juno mission launched in 2011, has captured groundbreaking images of a significant volcanic feature on Jupiter's moon Io, known for its extreme geological activity....

China has unveiled its detailed plans to establish a permanent moon base at the lunar south pole by 2035, a bold move that underscores the nation’s growing ambitions in space...

NASA has confirmed that its ambitious Europa Clipper mission is on schedule for an October 10, 2024 launch. This groundbreaking mission aims to explore Europa, one of Jupiter's icy moons,...

New analysis from China’s Chang’e 5 mission has revealed compelling evidence that the Moon experienced volcanic activity far more recently than previously believed. This groundbreaking discovery suggests that volcanic eruptions...

A recent study has uncovered that a colossal asteroid impact, occurring approximately 4 billion years ago, dramatically altered the rotational axis of Ganymede, the largest moon in our solar system....

As summer winds down across the Northern Hemisphere, the night sky is set to showcase some of the year’s most captivating celestial events. Among the highlights for September 2024 are...

NASA's Europa Clipper mission, a highly anticipated journey to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, has successfully cleared a crucial milestone, keeping it on track for its scheduled launch on October...

In a major advancement for space exploration, scientists have developed a method to extract water from moon dust, potentially revolutionizing the future of lunar colonization. Researchers from the Chinese Academy...

After decades of debate and speculation, scientists have finally confirmed the composition of the Moon’s core. A recent study published in May 2023 in Nature has revealed that the Moon’s...

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has made groundbreaking discoveries that support the long-standing hypothesis that the Moon was once engulfed by a global magma ocean. This discovery offers a deeper understanding of...

In a significant milestone for space exploration, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) successfully performed a rare double gravity assist flyby, utilizing both the Moon and...

China is taking a giant leap toward revolutionizing space logistics with the development of a magnetic catapult system designed to launch resources from the Moon back to Earth. This cutting-edge...

Space enthusiasts and observers have a rare chance to witness the European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE spacecraft as it makes a historic Earth-Moon flyby next week. This remarkable maneuver will...

Hidden beneath the idea of the asteroids being plain space rocks is a more complex issue. Recent studies have shown that certain asteroids may possess moons having strange shapes like...

This August, skywatchers are in for an extraordinary celestial event as the full sturgeon moon graces the night sky. This particular full moon is unique not only because it is...

Newly released images from the International Space Station (ISS) have captured the stunning beauty of the aurora borealis and the glowing moon in ways never seen before. These breathtaking photos...

In a significant breakthrough, the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission, renowned for mapping stars in the Milky Way, has identified hundreds of previously unknown asteroid moons in our solar system....

An innovative concept from Honeybee Robotics, now part of Blue Origin, aims to support NASA's Artemis mission by solving multiple challenges with a single piece of infrastructure. The Lunar Utility...

Scientists have identified natural graphene flakes in lunar soil samples collected by China’s Chang’e 5 mission, providing new insights into the Moon’s formation and potential applications for future space exploration....

August 2024 offers an exceptional opportunity for stargazers, with the skies lighting up thanks to several celestial events. The highlights include the Perseids meteor shower and the first supermoon of...

Recent research conducted by scientists from MIT and the University of Chicago has revealed that the Moon's extremely thin atmosphere, known as an exosphere, is primarily sustained by constant meteorite...

NASA is pioneering innovative approaches to space habitation with its Mycotecture Off Planet project, which aims to use fungi to grow habitats on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. This groundbreaking...

A pioneering proposal has been unveiled by a group of scientists suggesting the establishment of a storage facility on the Moon to preserve frozen samples of endangered animals. This concept,...

An international team of scientists, engineers, and artists, led by French engineer Benoit Faiveley, is spearheading the "Sanctuary on the Moon" project. This ambitious initiative, supported by NASA, UNESCO, and...

Recent observations from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revealed intriguing evidence suggesting that Ariel, one of the moons of Uranus, may host a subsurface ocean. This discovery comes...

In an ambitious project aimed at supporting future lunar missions, inventors from the UK and Canada are competing to develop innovative technologies to create clean water on the moon. This...

Recent analyses of lunar samples brought back by China’s Chang'e-5 mission have revealed the presence of water molecules, marking a significant breakthrough in lunar exploration. These discoveries add valuable insights...

On the nights of July 23 and 24, skywatchers are in for a celestial treat as the moon and Saturn will appear close together in the night sky. The event,...

Chinese scientists have unveiled ambitious plans to develop a comprehensive communication and navigation network between Earth and the moon. This infrastructure aims to support China's lunar exploration goals and enhance...

July's full buck moon will appear this weekend, specifically early Sunday morning, offering skywatchers an excellent opportunity to observe it in warm weather. The latter half of July is typically...

The European Space Agency's (ESA) JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) mission, successfully launched on April 14, 2023, marks a significant milestone in space exploration. This ambitious mission aims to explore...

Recent studies have uncovered a significant discovery on the Moon: hidden tunnels beneath the surface, potentially offering a safe habitat for future human exploration. This breakthrough, achieved by reanalyzing data...

Recent studies have provided a detailed understanding of how time passes differently on the Moon compared to Earth, a crucial discovery for future lunar missions. This difference in the passage...