Behavior might be chalked up to more than just intentional choices.

At the moon's north and south poles, permanently shadowed craters remain so cold that water ice and other frozen compounds can persist for billions of years. Scientists think these ancient deposits ...

Look high above the southern horizon at sunset on Jan. 25 to find the moon with its right half illuminated by direct sunlight ...

When a full moon peeks just above the horizon, it appears enormous. This is a curious phenomenon, as when it is at this ...

NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is no mere test flight. The crew will partake in some seriously mind-blowing science during their 10 ...

A colossal asteroid-like invader once ripped through the lunar crust, flinging out rings of mountains and scooping out a ...

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

Those concerned that 3I/ATLAS' arrival to our solar system meant that some sort of alien invasion was imminent can breathe a ...

What if the Moon was more than just a lifeless rock? Under that bright light, it could be hiding an alien civilization. When did this alien life begin on the Moon? What would these lunar-dwellers ...

Skywatchers in Indiana have several heavenly events to look forward to in 2026. In addition to 13 full moons, there are three supermoons, two lunar eclipses and a rare blue moon. Hoosiers can enjoy ...

Skywatchers will be treated to 13 full moons in 2026 - including a blue moon - as well as a total lunar eclipse, a partial one and three supermoons, writes NASA. Here's when you can enjoy the best ...