Did you know there is a far side of the moon? Did you know we never see it? Next month, Ohio residents will have the opportunity to view the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse on April 8. The moon ...

Explore 7 mysterious and interesting facts about the Moon, including its origin, water presence, orbit, size, and potential for future human colonization and exploration.

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

After the Sun, the Moon is the most striking and important celestial body, not least due to the cultural history relating to it. Since time immemorial, the 'monthly' recurring phases of the Moon have ...

Would there be any noticeable effects here if the moon rotated at a faster rate than its current synchronous rotation with Earth? Would there be any noticeable effects here if the moon rotated at a ...

For the first time in history, a space mission has touched down on the far side of the moon. China's Chang'e-4 probe landed in the the oldest and deepest basin on the moon's surface. Making the ...

On May 31st, the asteroid 1998 QE2 passed within six million miles of Earth. A few weeks ago, we got a peek at some of the radar images of this unusual binary asteroid, and now additional radar images ...

Ever see the dark side of the moon? When you see a nice lunar crescent in the evening or early morning sky, you often can detect the darker portion within the crescent shape, only dimly illuminated.

As of today, July 9, 2025, Earth is experiencing one of the shortest days ever recorded—and it's only the beginning. Following today’s exceptionally brief rotation, similar millisecond-shortened days ...