The Moon may seem like it should orbit the Sun directly, but Earth’s gravity holds it close. Astronomers say this delicate balance explains tides, eclipses, and why the Moon is locked in Earth’s grasp ...

A new technique could extract details of stellar lives from lunar dust. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The secrets of the ...

You might see the Moon as a grey, lifeless orb that orbits our planet each day. However, many researchers believe that the Moon is more alive than we believe. Further, they believe that the Moon's ...

In late 2022, NASA launched its uncrewed Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back to Earth as part of its Artemis I mission, setting the stage for the first human lunar landing in over half a century ...

Weeks when there is a full moon are always a good time to brush up on skywatching details. But when the Farmers' Almanac shares information about an upcoming full moon, you know you’re in for some ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. Scientists may have found a new way to unlock the vast secrets of the Big Bang—the cosmic ...