In 2032, a rare astronomical event may unfold, as asteroid 2024 YR4 could collide with the Moon, resulting in a once-in-5,000 ...

YR4 won’t hit Earth, but a 4% chance remains for a lunar impact. ESA's upcoming NEOMIR telescope could revolutionize early ...

NASA is preparing astronauts for their return to the Moon - and they’ve brought a piece of the Moon to Earth to do it. Using ...

A COLOSSAL asteroid on a collision course with the Moon could damage thousands of satellites and send shrapnel blasting ...

But in space or on the Moon, there are no power lines, no sunlight at night and no backup grid. Every system — from life ...

Earth doesn't really have a second moon—but here's what would happen if we did. If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed.

When a space rock the size of a small building gets a little too close for comfort, scientists everywhere pay attention. In late 2024, astronomers spotted a new asteroid named 2024 YR4.

The short answer is that you would weigh roughly one-sixth your Earth weight on the Moon. So if your bathroom scale reads 180 pounds (81.6 kilograms) on Earth, it would read 30 pounds (13.6 kg) on ...

The Moon’s albedo is 0.136, while the Earth’s is 0.434, making the Earth 3.2 times as reflective. That figure varies of course, depending on cloud and whether you’re facing mostly ocean or land.

The asteroid, measuring between 130 to 300 feet wide, was discovered in December 2024. While the risk to Earth is negligible, 2024 YR4 has a slightly higher chance of impacting the moon.

China has successfully established the world's first three-satellite constellation on the distant retrograde orbit (DRO) in the Earth-moon region of space, connecting them with stable inter ...