Earth spins as it orbits the Sun, and the solar system is orbiting the galactic center. So, if I go outside and look up, in ...

Billions of years ago, in the frigid outer reaches of our solar system, two icy worlds collided. Rather than destroying each ...

What is the temperature of the moon? Actually, it's not that cold — at least, not all the time. As on Earth, the temperature ...

The Quadrantids’ radiant lies in the now-defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis, a region of the sky occupied by Boötes. It’s ...

Dec. 19, 2024 — Scientists have unveiled groundbreaking research on the origins of lunar water, offering insights that could reshape our understanding of the Earth-Moon system and the broader ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

Stargazers were treated to a spectacular display last night, as the planet Venus could be seen shining brightly next to a ...

A new moon occurs when the moon is directly between Earth and the sun, with its shadowed side pointing towards us. You can see a new moon when it crosses the face of the sun during a solar eclipse.

When you look up in the night sky, our moon is unmissable.Just like Earth, it's round and has a solid, rocky surface. But is ...

The Moon's relationship with Earth is crucial for stabilising our planet's axial tilt and influencing tides, but this still ...