A celestial object discovered decades ago is actually twins orbiting each other, a new study confirms. Scientists have ...

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What is the moon phase today? Today, Oct. 30, 2024, the moon is 28 days old and is in the Waning Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. It is 3% illuminated. Moon phases reveal the passage of time in ...

This is not the first time we have had a mini-moon circling Earth. Astronomers have spotted a few, and researchers believe that many others have gone unnoticed. The post For Two Months ...

If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid was an important milestone in planetary defense research. Though there are hundreds ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Friday, Nov. 1.

The largest and oldest-known impact site on the moon is the South Pole-Aitken basin. Thanks to new research, scientists have dated the basin to the period between 4.32 and 4.33 billion years ago.

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under ...

Aug. 2, 2024 — Scientists say they have identified the main process that formed the moon's atmosphere and continues to sustain it today. The team reports that the lunar atmosphere is primarily a ...

The moon's distance from Earth changes depending on where it is in its elliptical orbit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.