Since 1645, scientists have hypothesized about the presence of water on the Moon. Dutch astronomer Michael van Langren noted the dark spots on the Moon's surfaces as "maria," or the Latin word for ...

What does water look like on the moon? A new lunar probe aims to find out The Lunar Trailblazer orbiter's launch window opens Feb 26. It's catching a ride with Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission ...

Water has been found hidden inside tiny glass beads taken from the surface of the moon by China's Chang'e 5 mission. In a paper published Monday in the journal Nature Geoscience, scientists ...

Trillions of pounds of water may be strewn across the moon, trapped in tiny glass beads that could have formed when asteroids struck the lunar surface, according to a new study.

Scientists have long predicted that whatever water might be present on the moon would most likely be found at the lunar poles. However, ...

The search for water on the Moon has captivated scientists for decades. Beyond its implications for understanding planetary ...

Moon water captured during a full moon and moon water captured during a new moon can have different purposes, too. The new moon is a time for “planting seeds and setting intentions,” says Kelly.

The truth is that while the surface of the Moon seems rich with water, it’s actually more just water-rich materials that have been deposited on the surface by cratering and volcanic activity.

Scientists are pretty sure there is water on the moon, they just don't know exactly where. Two probes are heading to the moon to begin to answer that question. They'll depart on the same SpaceX ...