The Worm Moon is one of those quiet wonders of early spring. It rises around March, just when the nights are still long but the days are hinting at wa.

The Moon is far smaller than Earth, yet some of its mountains rise to astonishing heights. Lower gravity and a lack of active plate tectonics allow lunar peaks to grow in ways that aren’t possible on ...

Researchers have uncovered more than a thousand previously unknown tectonic ridges across the Moon’s dark plains, showing the Moon is still contracting and reshaping itself. These features are among ...

Plus NOAA's GOES-19 satellite spies the lunar disk crossing the face of our parent star.

Worm Moon 2026 will light up the night sky alongside a rare total lunar eclipse, creating a stunning Blood Moon. Here’s the peak timing, best viewing window and regions where it will be visible.

Researchers have created the first worldwide map and detailed study of small mare ridges (SMRs), subtle geological features that signal tectonic ...

On February 17, an annular solar eclipse, known as the “Ring of Fire,” occurred over Antarctica, creating a striking visual, ...

India is set to witness a stunning astronomical phenomenon in March after missing the February 17 ring of fire solar eclipse. Learn about the science behind a lunar eclipse.

Officials canceled an energy project that put one of the world’s darkest astronomy sites at risk of increased light pollution and vibration.

A New York-based NGO has launched a global initiative to rename the nation’s overseas missions, most of which operate under ...

These three rock concept albums are particularly special. These 1970s releases completely changed the idea of what a rock ...

The Moon rises behind NASA's Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's ...