The moon is by far the most luminous object in the night sky. Reaching a maximum brightness of -12.92 magnitude, it's hard to miss as it boldly takes center stage and washes out any celestial ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1:21 a ...

Our Moon sign and your emotional karma, the dazzling Moon reveals how we relate to other people, particularly in our romantic relationships. Our Moon sign also represents how we are emotionally and ...

A recent study points to an exciting possibility: that Uranus’s moon Miranda, located in the far reaches of our solar system, may harbor a hidden sea beneath its icy crust, making it hospitable to ...

On September 29, 2024, something unusual happened in our cosmic neighborhood. Earth captured a tiny asteroid named 2024 PT5, turning it into a temporary mini-moon. That’s right… as of today, November ...

"Moon face" describes swelling that makes the face puffy and round, like a full moon. It is often caused by long-term use of a steroid medication such as prednisone, but it can also be a symptom of a ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Jacco van Loon does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

We’re in the midst of a Moon rush. A growing number of countries and companies have the lunar surface in their sights in a race for resources and space dominance. So are we ready for this new ...

The lander deployed a small roving vehicle to take a selfie China says its lunar probe has successfully taken off from the far side of the Moon to begin its journey back to Earth carrying the ...