Don’t miss the last supermoon of 2022 – when to catch the Sturgeon moon
The last supermoon of 2022 will peak this week. The Sturgeon moon, as August’s full moon is called, will coincide with the peak of the …
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Here’s where we might really be able to set up a colony on the Moon
Hopes of one day making a lunar colony may have found some extra encouragement. Normally, the surface of the Moon reaches upwards of 260 degrees …
What is National Moon Day and why do we celebrate it?
July 20 is National Moon Day, and it’s one of the most historical days in human history. But what exactly do we celebrate on this …
Japan has a crazy plan to create artificial gravity on the Moon
Interest in putting humans back on the Moon has been making a comeback in recent years. From plans to take us back to the lunar …
A mysterious rocket just slammed into the moon and no one knows who launched it
Space junk is a massive problem for NASA and other space agencies. Back in March, we reported on three tons of space junk hurtling towards …
How to watch NASA’s groundbreaking CAPSTONE launch
NASA is geared up to officially launch its CAPSTONE mission on June 28, 2022. The mission will help pave the way for NASA’s Lunar Gateway, …
Here’s when you can see the spectacular Strawberry Moon in June
Sky watchers will have yet another chance to glimpse a full moon in June of 2022 — but this one is special. The Strawberry Moon will …
NASA reveals mission to explore mysterious Gruithuisen Domes on Moon
NASA has revealed new mission plans to explore the Gruithuisen Domes on the Moon. These domes have long been a mystery for the space community. …
Everything you need to know about NASA’s historic CAPSTONE launch
NASA wants to put a space station in orbit around the Moon. That sounds like a grand plan, but NASA has a strategy in place. …
Researchers found a new roadblock in the quest to inhabit the Moon
A new study says that growing plants on the Moon is possible. But it causes a massive amount of stress on the plants. The researchers …
NASA just extended these 8 planetary science missions
NASA has extended a total of eight planetary science missions after careful evaluation of each one. The missions extended include the Mars Odyssey, Mars Reconnaissance …
Tonight’s Worm Moon will be spectacular – here’s when you can see it
This is your last chance to catch a Worm Moon sighting this year. Many see the latest moon cycle as a bright reminder that winter …
3 tons of space junk is about to hit the Moon and nobody wants to take the blame
A batch of space junk is about to hit the Moon. The real kicker here, though, is that nobody wants to take the blame for …
These tiny robots are about to explore the Moon like never before
The Colmena Project has officially launched with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Mexican Space Agency. The state of Hidalgo has …
The longest full moon of 2021 happens tomorrow – here’s how to watch
Prepare for werewolves to come out in packs tomorrow, as we’re about to get the longest full moon of the year. Known as December’s cold …
The Moon is visiting Jupiter this month and you only have one chance to see it
The Moon’s orbit will bring it in line with Jupiter on Thursday evening. But you’re only going to get one chance to see it this …
Astronomers discovered something fascinating about this glowing asteroid
Astronomers believe that a near-Earth glowing asteroid may actually be an ancient chunk of the Moon. The asteroid, which is known as Kamo’oalewa, can be …
Something unexpected and special is happening to Uranus this week
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the dazzlingly bright and full moon many of us saw last night — and which should continue for a …
New study says the moon might impact sleep quality, especially in men
Most modern wearable devices offer sleep tracking features meant to help you make the most of your sleep. They track health parameters during the night …
Here’s how NASA will search for water on the Moon
Earth’s Moon is tiny compared to our planet itself, but it’s big enough that our efforts to explore it have really only scratched the surface. …
Tardigrades are almost bulletproof, scientists discover
Tardigrades — those microscopic organisms that have been found to withstand extreme radiation, the vacuum of space, and temperatures that would turn most other organisms …
Sun storms could pose danger to astronauts headed for the Moon
NASA has been planning on sending humans back to the Moon for a long time now. The space agency’s plans changed when the Trump administration …
Here’s how much it would cost to live on the Moon
Over the past year and a half or so, there have probably been many moments when you’ve wanted to get away from it all. With …
Blue Origin is going to add fake gravity to its spacecraft
Here on the surface of Earth our options to alter gravity are limited. Well, not even “limited,” really, they’re pretty much nonexistent. In space, things …
The ‘Wolf Moon’ is coming tonight, so don’t miss it
If you need a reason to stay up slightly past your bedtime, tonight will offer you the first glimpse of January’s “Wolf Moon.” The Wolf …
Should we stop visiting the Moon’s poles?
The Moon has water ice hiding near its poles, which is something that is a fairly recent discovery. The ice could hold clues about where …
China’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft sticks its landing on the Moon
China’s ambitious Chang’e 5 mission to the Moon successfully landed at its intended destination. The mission will take samples from the surface of the Moon …
This ‘liquid’ Moon telescope might actually be worth it
A group of astronomers has been studying a 2008 proposal to build a telescope on the Moon. The telescope would be capable of peering back …
NASA may want to send bacteria to the Moon and Mars after all
Research from the International Space Station reveals the benefits of using bacteria to extract minerals from material found on the Moon and Mars. One specific …
NASA wants your help to film and produce its Artemis mission stories
NASA is asking for proposals from individuals, groups, or companies that can provide systems, hardware, or software that will make its Moon missions look better …
