What happens if an asteroid the size of a 15-story building crashes into the Moon in 2032? While the chances of the newly discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Moon in seven years are slim – there ...

The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and ...

A spectacular supermoon and the first meteor shower of the new year will soon appear in the California night sky. The ...

Particles from Earth’s atmosphere may be preserved in the Moon's soil, offering a long-term record of Earth’s atmospheric history.

The most distant moon since March 2020 takes to the sky today, but you won't be able to see it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

From lunar flybys and towering robotic landers to rare eclipses and dazzling supermoons, 2026 is shaping up as a banner year ...