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The moon's grand canyons were carved in the blink of an eye
Even though these particular lunar craters aren't visible from your backyard, Kring says there are similar, but smaller ...
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Meet Grace, the Hopping Robot That Will Dive Into the Moon’s Darkest Craters
Meet Grace, the brave hopper robot that’s designed to jump into the darkest depths of the Moon, providing never-before-seen views of permanently shadowed craters near the lunar south pole.
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Ancient Asteroid Smashed Into The Moon Carving Out Grand Canyon-Sized Craters, Study Says
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 ...
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14-year-old student in central China builds telescope to observe moon craters
Ma said that the moment he saw the craters on the moon's surface, it felt like his dream had come true, and he now aspires to visit the moon someday. “That's incredible! The teacher only wanted ...
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Earth’s recent ‘mini-moon’ may be an actual piece of the moon, astronomers say
If scientists can link lunar asteroids to specific craters on the moon, the space rocks could reveal more about material on the lunar surface, as well as below it. So far, 2024 PT5 is just the ...
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Google Maps now shows Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America for app users in the U.S.
The Gulf of Mexico is now called the Gulf of America for Google Maps users in the United States, keeping with the terms of President Trump's controversial executive order to rename the body of water.
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Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps, following Google's lead
On Tuesday, Apple Maps officially changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, the change comes in the footsteps of Google Maps' change on Monday. Apple Maps now shows the Gulf of America as ...
Scientists discover 266 young ridges on Moon's far side, indicating recent geological activity
Researchers from the University of Maryland found evidence suggesting the Moon is geologically active, including the discovery of 266 previously undocumented small ridges on the f ...
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‘Gulf of America’ arrives on Google Maps
“People using Maps in the US will see ‘Gulf of America,’ and people in Mexico will see ‘Gulf of Mexico.’ Everyone else will see both names,” it said in a statement Monday. Google said ...
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For Google Maps users in the US, it’s now the Gulf of America
For users of Google Maps in the United States, the body of water bound to the east by Florida, Cuba, and the Yucatan Peninsula, and to the west by Texas and Mexico, is now the Gulf of America.
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Full moon calendar 2025: When to see the next full moon
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.