NASA on Tuesday said it was on track to send astronauts to orbit the moon in early 2026, as the United States races China to ...

The permanently shadowed regions of the Moon's south pole are shrouded in mystery. Due to the tilt of the Moon's axis and the characteristics of its orbit and rotation, certain areas of the south pole ...

The new selection of NASA astronauts will spend two years in training before becoming eligible for flight assignments.

Researchers are discussing 2025 PN7, a small celestial body that's following a similar orbital path to our planet's without being gravitationally tied to Earth ...

Due to the influence the Earth plays on the moon’s momentum, the Earth’s rotation slows down in response, as explained by ...

The moon's gravity causes high and low tides, something known as the tidal force. As the tidal force shifts Earth's mass, it ...

It's the reliable celestial companion that's stuck around for 4.5 billion years. But the moon is slowly drifting away from Earth, a physicist has revealed.

The Moon, our constant celestial companion, is drifting away from Earth at a slow but measurable rate. According to a ...

Long ago, the Moon was much nearer Earth. Scientists believe a protoplanet collision created the Moon 4.5 billion years ago.

Learn why the Moon moving away from Earth affects tides and Earth's rotation. Discover this fascinating lunar phenomenon and ...

Because the Earth is doing the work of increasing the Moon's momentum, the Earth's rotation slows down in turn, as its ...