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SCIENCE March 16, 2020

5 interesting facts about the moon

The moon has been the Earth's companion in the Solar System for almost 5 billion years. It is the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot.

NASA March 12, 2020

Supermoon seen behind US Capitol in beautiful image

NASA released a gorgeous image of the March supermoon behind the U.S. Capitol building this week.

Moon March 10, 2020

Stunning NASA video recreates Apollo 13's trip around the moon

A stunning new NASA video provides an astronaut's view of the moon's far side, when the crew aboard Apollo 13 was out of communication with Earth.

Moon March 10, 2020

Earth and moon are not 'identical oxygen twins,' researchers say

There has been no shortage of theories on how the Moon formed over the years, including asteroid collisions or even collisions with ancient planets. However, a new study says the Moon and the Earth have different oxygen isotope compositions, throwing a wrench into how scientists believe Earth's satellite was created.

Moon March 9, 2020

Full worm supermoon thrills skywatchers

Skygazers are enjoying the stunning March full moon, or worm moon, which is also a supermoon.

Moon March 6, 2020

Full worm supermoon on deck: What you need to know

Skywatchers are in for a treat next week when the full worm supermoon rises in the sky.

NASA March 3, 2020

NASA is looking for people to travel to the Moon and Mars – and you only have to the end of March to apply

NASA has just started accepting applications from wannabe astronauts who would like to travel to the Moon and potentially Mars.

Moon February 26, 2020

What is a supermoon?

Though supermoons are a special form of full moon, there are several defining characteristics that set the rarely occurring phenomenon apart from the traditional and more frequently occurring full moon. So, what exactly is a supermoon?

Moon February 21, 2020

What is a new moon?

The new moon is the first lunar phase, which leaves Earth’s natural satellite in shadow.

Moon February 21, 2020

New moon on deck: What you need to know

The next new moon will occur on Feb. 23. Here is what you need to know.

NASA February 20, 2020

NASA astronaut Fred Gregory recounts historic missions, eyes America’s space future

In 1989 astronaut Fred Gregory made history when he became the first African American to command a NASA mission, but he paid little attention to the headlines that he made.