moon

2.35-billion-year-old Moon rock found in Africa rewrites lunar history

A 2.35-billion-year-old meteorite with a unique chemical signature, found in Africa in 2023, plugs a major gap in our understanding…

1 year ago

NASA Slightly Raises Odds of Asteroid Hitting the Moon in 2032 After Updated JWST Data

The likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 pummelling into the moon in December 2032 has been increased by new data gathered…

1 year ago

Listen to This 10-Liter V-8 Rev to the Moon on a Dyno

Huge, big-block V-8 are usually reserved for drag racing. Anywhere else, they're overkill. One pro drifter thinks a proper big…

1 year ago

Why are some rocks on the moon highly magnetic?

Where did the moon's magnetism go? Scientists have puzzled over this question for decades, ever since orbiting spacecraft picked up…

1 year ago

Did Earth Create the Moon? Research Uncovers Clues About Lunar Formation

A recent investigation into the moon's formation and Earth's water origin has provided compelling insights. Researchers from the University of…

2 years ago

Jupiter’s Moon Io Shows No Magma Ocean as New Findings Explain Volcanic Eruptions

Recent research, published in Nature, has raised questions about the volcanic processes occurring on Jupiter's moon Io, particularly regarding the…

2 years ago

Full Moon in November 2024: Beaver Moon is the Last Supermoon of the Year

The final supermoon of 2024, known as the Beaver Moon, will make its appearance on Friday, November 15. This full…

2 years ago

NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Set to Explore Moon’s Water Cycle and Ice Locations

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission is set to provide unprecedented insight into the Moon's hidden water. Built by Lockheed Martin and…

2 years ago

Liftoff! NASA’s Europa Clipper sails toward ocean moon of Jupiter

NASA's Europa Clipper has embarked on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an…

2 years ago

NASA is Sending Europa Clipper to Search for Aliens Near Jupiter’s Moon

In the next few weeks, NASA will embark on a significant mission to Europa, the fourth-largest moon of Jupiter. Named…

2 years ago