Moons(Page 5)

From icy Europa to supermoons, here is the latest in lunar science.

Latest in Moons

An image of Reiner Gamma on the moon.

Megapixels: Check out the moon’s gnarly sunburn Megapixels: Check out the moon’s gnarly sunburn

By Jessica Boddy

Earth from moon collision building blocks life

The collision that formed the moon may have delivered the building blocks of life The collision that formed the moon may have delivered the building blocks of life

By Neel V. Patel

a moon with a red tint due to a lunar eclipse

How to watch the super blood wolf moon this weekend How to watch the super blood wolf moon this weekend

By Neel V. Patel

the far side of the moon

Chang’e 4: why the moon’s far side looks red in new images Chang’e 4: why the moon’s far side looks red in new images

By David Rothery/The Conversation

China just accomplished the first landing on the far side of the moon

China just accomplished the first landing on the far side of the moon China just accomplished the first landing on the far side of the moon

By Neel V. Patel

the moon crossing in front of the earth

Chinese robots are on a mission to beat NASA to the far side of the moon Chinese robots are on a mission to beat NASA to the far side of the moon

By Neel V. Patel

an astronaut stands on the gray surface of the moon in a spacesuit

7 easy ways you can tell for yourself that the moon landing really happened 7 easy ways you can tell for yourself that the moon landing really happened

By Neel V. Patel

Miranda to Europa: You think you’ve got treacherous landing zones? Hold my beer

Miranda to Europa: You think you’ve got treacherous landing zones? Hold my beer Miranda to Europa: You think you’ve got treacherous landing zones? Hold my beer

Evidence of life on Jupiter’s moon Europa could be just inches below the surface

Evidence of life on Jupiter’s moon Europa could be just inches below the surface Evidence of life on Jupiter’s moon Europa could be just inches below the surface

Jupiter has 10 newly-discovered moons, and one is a weirdo

Jupiter has 10 newly-discovered moons, and one is a weirdo Jupiter has 10 newly-discovered moons, and one is a weirdo

By Mary Beth Griggs

Data from 1997 just gave us new insight into Europa—our best chance at finding alien life

Data from 1997 just gave us new insight into Europa—our best chance at finding alien life Data from 1997 just gave us new insight into Europa—our best chance at finding alien life

By Mary Beth Griggs

What would happen if the moon suddenly disappeared?

What would happen if the moon suddenly disappeared? What would happen if the moon suddenly disappeared?

By Morgan McFall-Johnsen

These seafaring robots will search for life across the solar system

These seafaring robots will search for life across the solar system These seafaring robots will search for life across the solar system

By Kate Baggaley

This is what some of the earliest stars in the universe might have looked like This is what some of the earliest stars in the universe might have looked like

By Mary Beth Griggs

The President’s plan to revisit the moon raises lots of questions—here are the answers

The President’s plan to revisit the moon raises lots of questions—here are the answers The President’s plan to revisit the moon raises lots of questions—here are the answers

By Rachel Feltman and Sara Chodosh

blue marble Earth image

This entourage of weirdos hangs out in Earth’s cosmic neighborhood This entourage of weirdos hangs out in Earth’s cosmic neighborhood

By Mary Beth Griggs

We could actually learn a lot by going back to the Moon We could actually learn a lot by going back to the Moon

By Mary Beth Griggs

If an astronaut gets hurt on the moon, this is how we’ll rescue them

If an astronaut gets hurt on the moon, this is how we’ll rescue them If an astronaut gets hurt on the moon, this is how we’ll rescue them

By Mary Beth Griggs

Eulogy for Cassini: A fond farewell to a faithful explorer.

Eulogy for Cassini: A fond farewell to a faithful explorer. Eulogy for Cassini: A fond farewell to a faithful explorer.

By Mary Beth Griggs

Your best photos of the 2017 total solar eclipse

Your best photos of the 2017 total solar eclipse Your best photos of the 2017 total solar eclipse

By Mallory Johns

WATCH: The coincidental geometry of a total solar eclipse

WATCH: The coincidental geometry of a total solar eclipse WATCH: The coincidental geometry of a total solar eclipse

By Tom McNamara

Total eclipses aren’t that rare—and you’ve probably missed a bunch of them

Total eclipses aren’t that rare—and you’ve probably missed a bunch of them Total eclipses aren’t that rare—and you’ve probably missed a bunch of them

By Sara Chodosh

Vinyl cyanide found on Titan—aliens, have at it

Vinyl cyanide found on Titan—aliens, have at it Vinyl cyanide found on Titan—aliens, have at it

By Marissa Shieh

The moon might be hiding more water than we thought The moon might be hiding more water than we thought

By Mary Beth Griggs

total solar eclipse

One weird thing about eclipses you’ve probably never noticed One weird thing about eclipses you’ve probably never noticed

Moon Express ‘lunar outpost’ looks gorgeous, but don’t get too excited yet Moon Express ‘lunar outpost’ looks gorgeous, but don’t get too excited yet

52 of Cassini’s most beautiful postcards from the outer solar system 52 of Cassini’s most beautiful postcards from the outer solar system

These hot robots will help us find life on icy moons

These hot robots will help us find life on icy moons These hot robots will help us find life on icy moons

By Kate Baggaley

The 5 most amazing things we’ve learned from NASA’s Cassini mission

The 5 most amazing things we’ve learned from NASA’s Cassini mission The 5 most amazing things we’ve learned from NASA’s Cassini mission

Why NASA is going to vaporize one of its best spacecraft

Why NASA is going to vaporize one of its best spacecraft Why NASA is going to vaporize one of its best spacecraft

Electrically charged sands on Titan would make seriously sturdy sandcastles Electrically charged sands on Titan would make seriously sturdy sandcastles

By Mary Beth Griggs

NASA has an unusually bold plan to find life on Europa

NASA has an unusually bold plan to find life on Europa NASA has an unusually bold plan to find life on Europa

This week’s supermoon is going to be more super than usual (we promise)

This week’s supermoon is going to be more super than usual (we promise) This week’s supermoon is going to be more super than usual (we promise)

By Samantha Cole

The Cosmic Crash That Created Our Moon Was Crazier Than We Thought

The Cosmic Crash That Created Our Moon Was Crazier Than We Thought The Cosmic Crash That Created Our Moon Was Crazier Than We Thought

By Samantha Cole

china space race

China’s Race To Space Domination China’s Race To Space Domination

By Clay Dillow, Jeffrey Lin, and P.W. Singer

New Evidence Shows The Moon Formed From Melted Bits Of Earth

New Evidence Shows The Moon Formed From Melted Bits Of Earth New Evidence Shows The Moon Formed From Melted Bits Of Earth

By Rebecca Boyle

How The First Private Landing On The Moon Could Move Humanity Forward

How The First Private Landing On The Moon Could Move Humanity Forward How The First Private Landing On The Moon Could Move Humanity Forward

By Cliff Ransom

We Could Be Living On The Moon In 10 Years Or Less

We Could Be Living On The Moon In 10 Years Or Less We Could Be Living On The Moon In 10 Years Or Less

Theia-Earth Collision

More Evidence That Early Earth Collided Head-On With Another Planet More Evidence That Early Earth Collided Head-On With Another Planet

By Mary Beth Griggs

Audi Built A Moon Rover

Audi Built A Moon Rover Audi Built A Moon Rover

Falling Phobos Will Eventually Put A Ring Around Mars

Falling Phobos Will Eventually Put A Ring Around Mars Falling Phobos Will Eventually Put A Ring Around Mars

Why Did Apollo Lunar Samples Have Amino Acids In Them?

Why Did Apollo Lunar Samples Have Amino Acids In Them? Why Did Apollo Lunar Samples Have Amino Acids In Them?

The First Supermoon Eclipse In 32 Years Happens This Sunday

The First Supermoon Eclipse In 32 Years Happens This Sunday The First Supermoon Eclipse In 32 Years Happens This Sunday

By Lindsey Kratochwill

See The Winning Photos From Our Blue Moon Instagram Contest

See The Winning Photos From Our Blue Moon Instagram Contest See The Winning Photos From Our Blue Moon Instagram Contest

By Rebecca Harrington

Colonizing The Moon May Be 90 Percent Cheaper Than We Thought

Colonizing The Moon May Be 90 Percent Cheaper Than We Thought Colonizing The Moon May Be 90 Percent Cheaper Than We Thought

NASA Is Seriously Considering Terraforming Part of the Moon With Robots

NASA Is Seriously Considering Terraforming Part of the Moon With Robots NASA Is Seriously Considering Terraforming Part of the Moon With Robots

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Here’s What Methane-Based Life On Titan Could Look Like

Here’s What Methane-Based Life On Titan Could Look Like Here’s What Methane-Based Life On Titan Could Look Like

The Forgotten Artifacts Neil Armstrong Brought Back From The Moon

The Forgotten Artifacts Neil Armstrong Brought Back From The Moon The Forgotten Artifacts Neil Armstrong Brought Back From The Moon

By Francie Diep

Inside The ‘Europa Clipper’ Mission That NASA Is Planning To Send Past Jupiter

Inside The ‘Europa Clipper’ Mission That NASA Is Planning To Send Past Jupiter Inside The ‘Europa Clipper’ Mission That NASA Is Planning To Send Past Jupiter

The Coldest, Snowiest, Iciest Places In Our Solar System

The Coldest, Snowiest, Iciest Places In Our Solar System The Coldest, Snowiest, Iciest Places In Our Solar System

Volcanoes Erupted On The Moon Within The Past 100 Million Years

Volcanoes Erupted On The Moon Within The Past 100 Million Years Volcanoes Erupted On The Moon Within The Past 100 Million Years

Crops Grow On Fake Moon And Mars Soil

Crops Grow On Fake Moon And Mars Soil Crops Grow On Fake Moon And Mars Soil

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How It Works: A Private Moon Lander How It Works: A Private Moon Lander

By Rebecca Boyle

Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Is Now A Top Candidate For Life

Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Is Now A Top Candidate For Life Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Is Now A Top Candidate For Life

By Francie Diep

Penn State Students Seek Crowdfunding To Land A Hopping Rover On The Moon

Penn State Students Seek Crowdfunding To Land A Hopping Rover On The Moon Penn State Students Seek Crowdfunding To Land A Hopping Rover On The Moon

By Francie Diep

Why The Moon Should Be An International Park

Why The Moon Should Be An International Park Why The Moon Should Be An International Park

By Veronique Greenwood

Did We Steal Our Moon From Venus?

Did We Steal Our Moon From Venus? Did We Steal Our Moon From Venus?

By Dan Nosowitz

FYI: Can I Buy The Moon?

FYI: Can I Buy The Moon? FYI: Can I Buy The Moon?

By Rebecca Boyle

Getting Heart Surgery? Wait For The Full Moon

Getting Heart Surgery? Wait For The Full Moon Getting Heart Surgery? Wait For The Full Moon

By Shaunacy Ferro

Meet ATHLETE, NASA’s Next Robot Moon Walker

Meet ATHLETE, NASA’s Next Robot Moon Walker Meet ATHLETE, NASA’s Next Robot Moon Walker

By Rose Pastore

Space-Tourism Company Is Selling Trips To The Moon For $750 Million Each

Space-Tourism Company Is Selling Trips To The Moon For $750 Million Each Space-Tourism Company Is Selling Trips To The Moon For $750 Million Each

By Colin Lecher

Moon Formation In The Late Hadean Period

Updated Theory: A Huge Chunk Of Earth, Blasted Away In A Collision, Is Now The Moon Updated Theory: A Huge Chunk Of Earth, Blasted Away In A Collision, Is Now The Moon

By Rebecca Boyle

The Moon Should Be the 51st State, and Other Space Dreams From Newt Gingrich

The Moon Should Be the 51st State, and Other Space Dreams From Newt Gingrich The Moon Should Be the 51st State, and Other Space Dreams From Newt Gingrich

By Rebecca Boyle

New NASA Photos Show Footprints on the Moon

New NASA Photos Show Footprints on the Moon New NASA Photos Show Footprints on the Moon