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"It is incredible that modern telescopic surveys have the ability to detect such small objects up to millions of kilometers ...
Right now, the Moon orbits Earth from a respectable distance of about 239,000 miles (384,600 kilometers). But that's because ...
Start exploring the night sky with our top picks for beginner-friendly telescopes. Tested for clarity, ease of use and build quality, these are our favorite models to learn astronomy.
Astronomers want to unlock the secrets of the "Cosmic Dawn" by sending a miniature spacecraft to listen out for an "ancient ...
Moon circles are having a moment. But the practice of gathering to harness the moon’s vibes has existed across cultures for thousands of years. So why, exactly, are we seeing a resurgence recently?
To the casual reader, the story may sound like a far-out effort at science fiction. But the moon tale told by Swedish Physicist Hannes Alfven amounts to much more than an imaginative voyage into ...
A 33-foot asteroid named 2024 PT5 is expected to briefly orbit the Earth between September 29 and November 25.
The shortlist for Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 features 30 photographs selected from more than 5,800 global ...
The Harvest supermoon will occur on September 17, appearing larger and brighter in the night sky than a typical full moon.
Future astronauts could simply use a special lens to melt surface material on the Moon and create abundant building materials for roads.
As an astronomer and as co-chair of the International Astronomical Union’s new working group Astronomy from the Moon, I’m on the hook to investigate these thorny questions.
Time moves a tad faster on the moon. Now an international group of astronomers has joined calls to give the moon its own clock so that future space missions can keep track of minutes on the ...