For the past couple of weeks, Earth's orbit has been home to a "mini-moon" the size of a city bus. The celestial object is ...

Placing a mass driver on the moon has long been a dream of space exploration enthusiasts. It would open up so many ...

However, the US lunar program is delayed, in part because the spacesuits and lunar-landing vehicle are not ready. Meanwhile, ...

For nearly 40 years, scientists have generally agreed that Earth's Moon formed from debris after a massive collision with our ...

Using Einstein’s theory of general relativity, physicists found that clocks on the Moon would run 56 microseconds faster than ...

Scientists from Pennsylvania State University have presented a new theory regarding the origin of the Moon. Their findings ...

In November 1969, Apollo 12 astronauts Commander Charles "Pete" Conrad, Command Module Pilot (CMP) Richard F. Gordon, and ...

A new simulation technology developed by the University of Bristol enables effective remote control of lunar robots for moon dust collection, supporting astronaut training and potentially reducing the ...

The Leonid meteor shower peaks in North America overnight from Nov. 17 to 18, with fast-moving fireballs possible in US skies ...

The annual Leonids meteor shower is due to peak next week, hopefully giving stargazers a treat to brighten up the dark winter ...

The scientific term for supermoon is perigee syzygy of the Earth—Moon—Sun system, which to me sounds much more exciting." During a supermoon, the moon can appear up to 30 percent brighter and ...

Planets, moons, and the quest for life beyond earth As we explore the vast expanse of space, we embark on a journey that ...