A new study suggests lunar soil contains elements that solar wind transported to the moon from Earth’s atmosphere, solving a ...
According to observations of young ridges see on the far side, Earth's moon is not geologically dead, as previously believed.
Tiny bits of Earth’s atmosphere have been drifting to the moon for billions of years, guided by Earth’s magnetic field.
Scientists say Earth’s magnetic field may have funneled atmospheric particles to the moon for billions of years. Lunar soil could preserve a record of Earth’s past while providing resources for future ...
The Moon exerts a constant physical influence on Earth through gravity, light, and orbital interaction. Its mass shapes ocean ...
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The moon is sometimes called "two-faced" because the surface of its side perpetually facing away from Earth looks so different than its side always facing our planet.
The Moon is rusting — and it’s Earth’s fault. Scientists have found that oxygen particles blown from Earth to the Moon can turn lunar minerals into haematite, also known as rust. The discovery adds to ...
As an astronomer studying the universe beyond Earth, I’m fond of “outside the box” views almost by default. But one of my favorites is whenever a spacecraft takes a snapshot of our home world and the ...
As of Tuesday, Jan. 6, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 87% of the moon will be lit up ...