One of Earth’s seven quasi-moons has just got a new name: Asteroid 2004 GU9 is now known as Cardea, one of the Roman deities of doors and thresholds with a particular focus on hinges. Cardea is ...

Scientists have found a 28th moon around Uranus. In keeping with tradition, they plan to name it after a Shakespearean character. Scholar Michael Dobson weighs in on the suggested name, "Violenta." ...

In December, more than 10,000 people cast a vote to choose Chilcutt's Cardea – the Roman goddess of doorways and transitions – to be the name for the quasi-moon previously known as (164207 ...

Roman Goddess Names and Meanings The Romans didn't just borrow architectural features from the Greeks — they also borrowed their Greek goddesses and gods. The stories of these immortals are very ...

The year's second full moon, known as the snow moon, arrives just in time for Valentine's Day. February is also the perfect time to spot Venus, the planet named after the Roman goddess of love, as ...