This effect is also based on how close the moon is to the Earth, because closer objects have more pull. We see higher tides ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We tend to think of the moon as a cold, dusty rock, but in fact, its ...

A 3D model demonstrates how the moon’s proximity influences ocean tides, resolving debates about whether the moon pulls or ...

There is no question that the moon has a significant influence on Earth. Its gravitational pull affects the planet and moves water masses in the daily rhythm of ebb and flow (tides) – this point is ...

For the second time in less than a week, a privately built U.S. spacecraft will attempt to land on the moon. The robotic lander, dubbed Athena, was developed by the Texas-based company Intuitive ...

The moon is rusting. Earth's moon. It's rusting. Scientists have discovered hematite, a common iron-oxide (rust) mineral, forming at the lunar poles. Rust is a common chemical reaction found on Earth ...

NASA’s VIPER rover is set to journey to the Moon’s south pole, marking a pivotal step in the Artemis program for sustainable lunar exploration. This mission, which will hunt for water ice, highlights ...

A commercial lunar lander built by Intuitive Machines has landed on the moon for a second time. And, for a second time, it seems it may have tipped over. The uncrewed Athena lander made an autonomous ...

ispace failed its second attempt at an uncrewed moon landing Thursday. A private space exploration company based in Japan, ispace, wants to see people living on the moon by 2040. They have plans to ...