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A Lunar Crash May Have Left Behind a Library of Human Civilization on the Moon
A failed attempt to land a lunar craft may have had an unintended consequence: 30 million digital pages of knowledge might still be residing on the Moon.
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If the Moon is Gradually Moving Farther Away From Us, Will Its Gravitational Pull Ever Cease on Earth?
Theoretically, the Moon could move far enough away to no longer have a hold on Earth. But quite a number of other big events would likely take place first.
A Full Pink Moon Is Coming in April
A full pink moon isn't actually pink—but it's so important that it helps determine when Easter will occur each year.
First Person on Mars Will Likely be a Woman, Says NASA Boss
The human-led mission isn't expected to happen until at least 2030, but when it does, a woman will likely be the first person to set foot on the Red Planet.
A Super Worm Moon Is Coming on the First Day of Spring
The third and final supermoon of 2019—the super worm moon—will appear on the vernal equinox in March. Here's the best time to watch it.
11 Spectacular Facts About the Moon
It's our closest neighbor in the solar system, but we still have a lot to learn about the Moon—from how it formed to what's on its dark side.
A Snow Moon—the Year’s Brightest Supermoon—Will Be Visible Next Week
The next supermoon will light up skies on Tuesday, February 19. This one will be a snow moon, a full moon that comes only at this time of year.
50 Things Turning 50 in 2019
From the first manned Moon landing to Monty Python, here are 50 things marking a half-century on this planet (and beyond).
Mark Your Calendars: A Rare Super Blood Wolf Moon Is Coming in January 2019
Here's when to see it.
Winter Solstice, Ursid Meteor Shower, and Cold Moon are Happening Tonight
Don't miss out on the last big celestial event of the year.
NASA Found 'Definitive Evidence' That There's Water Ice on the Moon
Huge news for future Moon explorers.
Does Anyone Own the Moon?
A space lawyer offers his opinion.
The Longest Total Lunar Eclipse of the 21st Century Lights Up the Skies This Weekend
You'll have one hour and 43 minutes to catch a glimpse.
Watch Apollo 11 Launch
Apollo 11 launched on July 16, 1969, on its way to the moon.
Saturn and a Strawberry Moon Will Brighten Night Skies This Week
The two bodies will appear close together in the sky on Wednesday.
The Moon Is Making the Days on Earth Longer
You won't notice it, though.
Take an Ultra-Detailed Tour of the Moon With This NASA Video
You can even see equipment left by Apollo 17 astronauts.
Look Up! This Is Your Last Chance to See a Blue Moon Until 2020
Mercury will also be easy to spot on the night of March 31.
Don’t Miss Next Week’s Incredibly Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon Eclipse'
It's three lunar events rolled into one.
The Fastest Way to Sync the Biggest Space Events of 2018 to Your Calendar
New year, new celestial events to get excited about.
Meteor Showers, a Supermoon, and the Solstice: A Guide to the December Night Sky
It's been a great year for sky watching, and the universe had a little more in store for us before 2017 ends.
How Much Does the Moon Weigh?
The answer isn't so simple.
Here’s Why You Should Skip Selfies During the Solar Eclipse
Viewing the event through your phone’s front-facing camera can still hurt your eyes.
Eclipses Belong to Families That Span Millennia
Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed the concept on <em>StarTalk</em>.