Moon
Mars Meets the MiniMoon During the Longest Total Lunar Eclipse of the Century
One of the top astronomy events of 2018 occurs on the evening of Friday, July 27th, when the Moon enters…
A Spectacular Grazing Occultation for Aldebaran at Dawn
An unusual celestial spectacle unfolds for observers around the Great Lakes region next Tuesday at dawn. The Moon has been…
NASA Cubesat Takes a Picture of the Earth and Moon
NASA's MarCO Cubesats, which are currently on their way to Mars with the InSight Lander, recently snapped a "pale blue…
How Many of Earth’s Moons Crashed Back Into the Planet?
A new study by an international team of scientists ventures that the Earth has had several moons in the past,…
See The Finest Sights Before You Die With “Wonders of the Night Sky”
Want to make sure you don't kick the bucket before seeing the best the night sky has to offer? Then…
Tiangong 1 Falls, Blue Moon Rises and Mars Takes Aim At Saturn
Skywatchers have a busy weekend ahead. The Chinese space station is expected to burn up in the atmosphere, the Moon…
Here Are Some Amazing Pictures of the January 2018 Lunar Eclipse
Here are some lovely photographs that were taken of the "Super Blue Moon", which appeared in the early-morning sky today!
Lava Tube Openings Found Near the Moon’s North Pole
A series of possibly "skylights" have been spotted in the Moon's norther polar region, offering possibilities for future exploration and…
I Didn’t Realize the Scale of Their Rocket Program. China is Planning More than 40 Space Launches in 2018
The Chinese National Space Administration is going to have a busy year, with more than 40 launches to space scheduled…
Upcoming Chinese Lander Will Carry Insects and Plants to the Surface of the Moon
This year, China's Chang'e 4 mission will head to the far side of the Moon to study the local geology…