Moon

The Moon is Older than We Thought, says New Study

According to a new study from UCLA which conducted uranium-lead dating on Moon rocks, the Moon is older than previously…

8 years ago

Martian Spacecraft Spies Earth and the Moon

The incredible HiRISE camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter turned its eyes away from its usual target – Mars’…

8 years ago

This Week: Occultations of Aldebaran, Regulus vs. the Supermoon

It's a busy week for the Moon. While our large solitary natural satellite reaches Full and interferes with the 2016…

8 years ago

101 Astronomical Events for 2017: A Teaser

A comprehensive guide to astronomical oppositions, occultations, eclipses, comets and more for 2017.

8 years ago

‘Insufferable’ Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin Recovering From ‘Record Setting’ Antarctic Expedition Emergency Evacuation

Buzz Aldrin - the second man to walk on the Moon - is recovering nicely today in a New Zealand…

8 years ago

November 2016 Super Moon Images from Around the World

Now updated with more great images! Although there's been quite a bit of hype about the Super Moon on November…

8 years ago

November’s Supermoon 2016 – Closest of a Lifetime?

By now, you've heard the news. We'll spare you the "it's a bird, it's a plane..." routine to usher in…

8 years ago

Some Of The Deepest & Sharpest Shots of The Moon from Earth

Who doesn't love to gaze at the Moon on a clear night? But astrophotographer Thierry Legault now taken Moon-gazing to…

8 years ago

November Opens with a Splendid Gathering of Moon and Planets

At dusk on November 2, skywatchers will see a beautiful crescent Moon pair up with the planets Venus and Saturn.

8 years ago

Boo! A Black Moon Halloween Weekend

This Halloween weekend's top astronomical event features something that you won't see in the sky: a Black Moon.

8 years ago