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Apollo astronauts discovered the moon is covered in tiny orange glass beads. Now we finally know why.
By Mark Thompson published
Tiny, orange glass beads discovered on the moon during the Apollo era may reveal an untold history of lunar volcanism.

James Webb telescope ups the odds that 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 will hit the moon in 2032
By Brandon Specktor published
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken another look at the potential "city-killer" asteroid 2024 YR4 and found its chances of hitting the moon in December 2032 have increased to 4.3%.

Japanese spacecraft goes dark during attempted moon landing, holding fate of European rover in question
By Harry Baker last updated
The private Japanese spacecraft "Resilience" has seemingly been destroyed in a "hard landing" on the moon on Thursday. The lander was carrying what would have been the first European-built rover to explore the moon.

Two stunning conjunctions will light up the sky later this month. Here's how to view them.
By Jamie Carter published
This month will usher in two separate conjunctions — one between the moon and a rarely-visible Mercury, and another between the moon and Mars.

When is June's full moon, and why is it called the 'Strawberry Moon'?
By Jamie Carter published
June's full 'Strawberry Moon' will be at its fullest on Wednesday, June 11, but that's not the best time to see it.

NASA plans to build a giant radio telescope on the 'dark side' of the moon. Here's why.
By Harry Baker published
A NASA-funded plan to build a large radio telescope on the moon's far side is nearing final approval and could become a reality by the 2030s, researchers say. The ambitious project will help safeguard astronomy from satellite "megaconstellations" — and help scientists unravel more of the radio spectrum.

Jupiter is shrinking and used to be twice as big, mind-boggling study reveals
By Skyler Ware published
Astronomers have calculated that the gas giant Jupiter used to be twice as big as it is now, based on the odd orbits of two of its many moons.
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