Astronomers have discovered what they think may be another moon orbiting a distant dwarf planet called Quaoar. This small, ...

For the last 4.5 billion years our planet has had a reliable celestial companion - the moon. But astronomers have now ...

Astronomers believe they’ve discovered another so-called quasi-moon of Earth, though it’s likely been circling undetected in near space for decades. Dubbed 2025 PN7, this mini moon is actually an ...

Recent findings in the field of astrophysics suggest something quite extraordinary – there could be movement within the Moon.

2025-PN7 is around 62 feet (19 meters) wide, and it’s between 2.8 million miles and 37.2 million miles away from Earth. It ...

Astronomers have made an astounding discovery, finding a new ‘moon’, or quasi-moon, that has been following Earth for over six decades. This celestial body, previously unnoticed, shines a new light on ...

Early scientific theories—such as those explaining basic phenomena like gravity, burning, and the movement of molecules in ...

The dwarf planet Pluto and its five known natural satellites (Charon, Styx, Nix, Kerberos, and Hydra) may be frigid, but ...

At first glance, Saturn's moon Enceladus seems rather unremarkable: it is much smaller than the Earth's moon and is far away ...

Today, I must share with you another major discovery made by the James Webb Telescope! This telescope is truly amazing; ...

Uranus's moons — what is unique about each moon and why do they orbit at a tilt?

Investigators have identified the last remaining Bear Brook murder victim. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Jason Moon of New Hampshire Public Radio about the case and the latest discovery.