The moon is one of the most extreme and hostile environments in the solar system: It features wild temperature swings in and out of sunlight, it’s occasionally rocked by intense moonquakes, and ...

Copernican Craters These two impact craters have large, spectacular ejecta patterns of bright material thrown across the Moon's surface. These craters are no more than 1 billion years old—"Copernican ...

Planning your dream trip to the heart of the North Island? Understanding the Taupo weather is key to making the most of your outdoor adventures, lakeside dining, and geothermal explorations. Taupō’s ...

One reason you may see bumps where there are craters in the lunar south pole image is that the depiction of the moon lacks a clear light source. Nor is there any other object for your brain to ...

Chennamangalam found that on the moon there are significantly more craters with asteroid remnants containing ore than there are available asteroids with equivalent reserves. Mining in these craters is ...

When and where to see the Strawberry Moon in the US? The full moon will be visible during the early hours of June 11. For people in New York, the moon will be visible at 3:44 a.m. EDT (0744 GMT).

Going Multi-Platinum Researchers have suggested that there could be over $1 trillion worth of platinum lurking under the surface of the Moon, a major lunar bounty waiting to be mined. As detailed in a ...

Going Multi-Platinum Researchers have suggested that there could be over $1 trillion worth of platinum lurking under the surface of the Moon, a major lunar bounty waiting to be mined. As detailed ...

9 night sky events to see in June, from a strawberry moon to interstellar clouds. This month's night sky is filled with close-range meteors, swirling nebulas, and prime stargazing conditions.