Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland, Craters of the Moon Taupō invites visitors to embark on a journey through one of the region’s most mesmerizing landscapes.

While many impact craters on Earth have long disappeared due to erosion and other natural factors, the moon’s craters can help researchers better understand what happened on Earth billions of ...

But some scientists believe only ice – thought to be preserved deep in craters on the moon’s far side – could potentially support future lunar missions as a water source for astronauts.

The hopper will carry a water molecule analyzer into permanently shadowed craters. China is preparing to launch a pioneering mission to the moon next year to search for definitive evidence of ...

If you've seen photos of the far side of the moon, specifically of two long canyons within what is called the Schrödinger basin and wondered what created them, look no further—researches have ...

The Earth's Grand Canyon took millions of years to carve, but the moon's grand canyons took about ten minutes.

Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland, Craters of the Moon Taupō invites visitors to embark on a journey through one of the region’s most mesmerizing landscapes. This ...

Viewing the event through high-powered binoculars or a backyard telescope will also allow you to see the red hues of Mars and individual craters on the moon. The next lunar occultation of Mars ...

“I’d imagine there was a similar feeling when the first inventory of Moon craters was made; you’ve always known they were there, but you hadn’t been able to count them individually.

Scientists have now got a glimpse into Mars' interior, as well as a better understanding of how all rocky worlds form, including Earth and its Moon. Listen to Story The ... to analyse pictures and ...

Our ultimate guide to observing the moon will help you plan your next skywatching venture whether it be exploring the lunar seas, mountainous terrain, or the many craters that blanket the landscape.