NASA hopes to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to moon next month
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Earth will experience a Blue Moon in 2026. The next Blue Moon will occur on May 31, 2026. There are two types of Blue Moons but unfortunately, neither has anything to do with color.
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Jupiter’s Moon Europa Is a Top Candidate for Hosting Alien Life. But It May Lack the Geologic Activity Needed to Birth Microbes
On Earth, deep-sea vents may have given rise to the planet’s first life. But nothing of the sort seems to be happening at the bottom of Europa's ocean, a study suggests
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
Stargazers will in one week have a chance to spot Saturn and the moon sharing a section of the night sky in what's known as a conjunction.
The next blood moon will occur on March 3, 2026. It will be visible to skywatchers across North America and will be the last total lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028-2029. You can catch up with the latest lunar eclipse news and events with our lunar eclipse live blog.
January’s new moon in particular is especially fertile when it comes to building a solid foundation to support your highest-reaching ambitions. Taking place in the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn, this lunation inspires everyone to fine-tune their New Year’s resolutions, find some manageable first steps, and start working steadily toward success.
As of Wednesday, Jan. 14, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 17% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.
GRU Space will begin reviewing applications for its Moon hotel this year. If selected, participants will be asked to put down a deposit ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. The deposit will go into the final price for a stay at the hotel, which the company estimates will exceed $10 million.