Earth’s moon phases cycle from month to month, waning and waxing in its constant transformation from new moon to full moon and back again. This lunar cycle happens in part because the moon does not ...

China's Chang'e 6 mission returned the first-ever far-side lunar samples, revealing new insights into the moon's interior.

The shocking discovery of hematite on the Moon was made a few years ago. Hematite forms from the oxidation of iron, a process more commonly known as rusting. This mineral is found widely on Earth, but ...

When Apollo 17 astronauts collected a small rock from the moon more than 50 years ago, they had no way of knowing it would ...

Study finds the moon may still affect sleep, mood, and menstrual cycles - but artificial light could be throwing us off track ...

In 2020, scientists reported the detection of hematite, an iron oxide mineral otherwise known as rust, distributed through ...

For stargazers seeking a glimpse of the full moon this August, make sure to look up this weekend. August's moon was nicknamed the Sturgeon Moon by the Farmer's Almanac, a nicknamed derived by the fish ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight.

The interior of the mysterious far side of the moon may be colder than the side constantly facing Earth, suggests a new ...

Blood Moon total lunar eclipse visibility along with cities list and global timings for September 7–8, 2025 have been confirmed. The rare astronomical event will be visible across Asia, Africa, Europe ...