Around midnight tonight in the east, a 55%-lit waning gibbous moon will be just a tenth of a degree from Spica, the brightest star in the constellation of Virgo and about 250 light-years distant.

It will be in the constellation Leo, hanging above the bright star Regulus. The moon will also appear bright and full on Feb. 11 and 13. The brightest star in the constellation Leo, Regulus is ...

The spacecraft’s star trackers are helping guide it to Europa, ensuring a smooth journey to the icy moon. NASA’s Europa Clipper is travelling through space, heading towards Jupiter’s moon ...

Oxygen isotope identity of the Earth and Moon with implications for the formation of the Moon and source of volatiles. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , 2024; 121 (52) DOI: 10.1073 ...

The next and first full moon of the year, also known as the Wolf Moon, will be in peak view on Monday. January's full moon will reach peak illumination at 5:27 p.m. ET on Monday, according to NASA.

The organization said that more than 90 important sites on the moon could risk destruction if space tourism is left unregulated. By Zachary Small For years, the World Monuments Fund has sought to ...

As 2025 begins, so comes the first full moon of the year ... it could potentially be visible by the naked eye, according to Star Walk. But, according to the Planetary Society, people may need ...

The K-drama When the Stars Gossip, which generated a lot of buzz for being the first Korean office drama and romantic series to take place in space, has been plagued with low ratings in South ...

But some scientists believe only ice – thought to be preserved deep in craters on the moon’s far side – could potentially support future lunar missions as a water source for astronauts.

Just four days after it passed in front of the Pleiades star cluster, the moon will cross paths with another noteworthy celestial object on Monday evening, Jan. 13, when it will cover the planet ...

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Hoosiers can get a glimpse of the first full moon of 2025 Monday night ... The following free astronomy apps can help you locate stars, planets, and constellations.