A chunk of space rock that visited near Earth's orbit last year was widely called a "mini-moon," a nickname that was more ...

PT5, initially identified as a near-Earth asteroid, is believed to be a lunar fragment due to its unique orbit and mineral ...

Make the most of January's new moon and survey the darkened skies with the best telescopes. Our guide will help you choose the right scope, no matter your budget or experience. Are you new to ...

New research suggests that Earth's recent mini-moon might have originated as part of our actual moon long, long ago.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The first full moon of 2025 is the called the Wolf Moon. It will be rising into the night sky this week.

The student, named Ma Junhe, dreamed of exploring the moon from a young age. After learning about telescope construction ...

The Moon meets the Red Planet’s rival in Scorpius, skims close to Saturn, and reaches New phase in the sky this week.

The magnificent Andromeda galaxy (Messier 31), stands out as the most important nearby stellar island to our Milky Way, and ...

An unusual looking 33-foot-long object discovered orbiting Earth last year may have come from a surprising place.

The sun’s light exerts a tiny force called “solar radiation pressure” on objects in space. Lightweight human-made debris, ...