A lunar eclipse is a spectacular celestial event that can spark curiosity and excitement in children. It’s a great ...

Where do we come from? How did our planet form? How do we know about the history of our solar system? You can explore these universal questions in the Moon, Meteorite and Solar System Gallery. Earth’s ...

This 1930s educational film illustrates the interconnected forces of nature, celestial motion, and Earth's geology through vivid animations and live demonstrations. It begins by explaining the ...

On September 7, the moon will turn a coppery red during an 82-minute eclipse, one of the most widely seen celestial shows of ...

Prepare for a breathtaking sight next month, skywatchers. Millions of Americans looking to the night sky will catch a glimpse ...

Historical observations of the Moon's motion, dating back to ancient civilizations, played a crucial role in the development of timekeeping and calendar systems. The Moon's orbital cycle can be ...

NASA's Psyche orbiter looked back and snapped a photo of Earth with the moon on its way to the asteroid Psyche in 2029. - NASA / JPL-Caltech / ASU illustration As a NASA spacecraft whizzed away from ...

Saturn will rise less than 5 degrees to the right of the 96%-lit lunar disk as the sun sets on Sept. 8, below the stars ...

"You would see glowing lava flows all over the place, and maybe the odd volcanic eruption." The moon spent a few million years as a volcanic wasteland, covered with ongoing eruptions that spewed from ...

As a NASA spacecraft whizzed away from Earth at 40,265 mph, it took a brief moment to look over its robotic shoulder at how far it's traveled. Psyche, a mission and orbiter named after its space ...