Our Moon is mightily, marvellously magnificent in all its splendour, but how much do you really know about it? Well, take this test to prove you're a true cosmic champion!

March’s “worm moon” sets behind Rocca Calascio castle and village in L’Aquila, Italy. Photograph by Lorenzo Di Cola, NurPhoto/Getty Images Earth’s moon phases cycle from month to month, waning and ...

Have you ever tossed and turned under a full moon and wondered if its glow was keeping you awake? For generations, people have believed that the Moon has the power to stir up sleepless nights and ...

A 2.35-billion-year-old Moon rock that fell to Earth in Africa is rewriting what we know about lunar volcanism. This rare meteorite, studied by UK scientists and unveiled at a major geochemistry ...

Private companies are testing new power systems for longer rover missions and future human lunar habitats. By Mack DeGeurin Published Dec 11, 2025 1:08 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily ...

July's full "Buck Moon" will be at its fullest on Thursday, July 10, and will be best seen at moonrise. It is the farthest full moon from the sun all year and one of the lowest in the sky. When you ...

In a groundbreaking development for lunar science, scientists have discovered extraterrestrial relics in samples retrieved from the moon’s far side by China’s Chang’e-6 mission. This marks the first ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Uranus appears to have yet another moon. Observations made with ...

It's already a great month for skygazers, with a trio of meteor showers and the return of the northern hemisphere winter constellations. Tonight, it also features the second of four supermoons in a ...

A conjunction between a crescent moon and Mars joins an ongoing display of 'shooting stars,' making July 28 one of the best nights for skywatching all summer. When you purchase through links on our ...