Moon: News
19 Dec 2024
Space NewsWhy Moon looks younger than its age of 4.5B years
The Moon has been Earth's close companion, yet researchers have struggled to pinpoint exactly when it formed.
11 Dec 2024
IndiaIndia to have own space station by 2035: Jitendra Singh
The Indian government has announced an ambitious plan to set up the Bharat Antariksha Station, India's first space station, by 2035.
25 Nov 2024
Space NewsWe finally know what's inside Moon's inner core
A team of researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research, led by astronomer Arthur Briaud, has made a major discovery about the Moon's inner core.
24 Nov 2024
NASAEarth's 'mini moon' is set to depart by tomorrow
Earth's temporary "mini moon," asteroid 2024 PT5, is set to depart our planet's orbit on November 25, just two months after its arrival.
23 Nov 2024
Space NewsNew lunar map could prove useful in future sample-return missions
A team of scientists led by Kirby Runyon from the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona, has created a detailed geological map of Mare Orientale basin, the Moon's youngest large impact site.
18 Nov 2024
ChinaMoon's far side had active volcanoes, similar to near side
Recent research has shown that the far side of the Moon also witnessed volcanic eruptions billions of years ago, just like its near side.
15 Nov 2024
Space NewsLast Supermoon of 2024 visible tonight: How to watch
The last supermoon of 2024, the Beaver Moon, will light up the night sky on November 16.
29 Oct 2024
NASANASA reveals 9 potential landing sites for Artemis 3 mission
NASA has revealed nine possible landing sites for its next Artemis 3 mission, a major step in the planning.
27 Oct 2024
GaganyaanGaganyaan to launch in 2026, Chandrayaan-4 in 2028: ISRO chief
ISRO Chairperson S Somanath has revealed new timelines for India's future space missions.
23 Oct 2024
NASANASA to study lunar samples brought by China's Chang'e-6 mission
NASA is in talks with China to finalize a loan agreement to study lunar rock samples from the Chang'e-6 mission, Reuters has reported.
21 Oct 2024
NASAHow NASA's Artemis Accords will ensure peaceful deep space exploration
NASA's Artemis Accords, a global alliance to set rules for peaceful deep space exploration, has gained a lot of momentum.
18 Oct 2024
EuropeWhat is Europe's 'Moonlight' mission and why is it important
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched an ambitious initiative, the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) program.
16 Oct 2024
NASAGucci-rival Prada designing spacesuits for NASA's Artemis 3 Moon mission
Italian luxury fashion house, Prada, is ready to make a major contribution to NASA's Artemis 3 mission.
14 Oct 2024
Space NewsRare supermoon phenomenon to grace the sky on October 17
The night sky is about to treat us with a rare spectacle on October 17, with the arrival of this month's full moon - the Hunter's Moon.
09 Oct 2024
European Space AgencyThere's now a basketball court-sized 'Moon' on Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Center have created an ambitious project to simulate the Moon's conditions on Earth.
05 Oct 2024
Solar SystemEarth may have 'stolen' its Moon, new research suggests
The unique mass ratio between Earth and its single moon has long intrigued scientists, as it differs from other planets in our solar system that either have multiple moons or none at all.
30 Sep 2024
Space NewsWill India witness the annular solar eclipse on October 2?
On October 2, skywatchers globally will get a front-row seat to an annular solar eclipse.
30 Sep 2024
NASAWhy NASA is developing a time zone for Moon
NASA is moving ahead with its plan to introduce a standard time zone on the Moon, called Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
29 Sep 2024
AstronautsChina unveils lightweight spacesuit for its 2030 lunar landing mission
China just revealed its first-ever lunar spacesuit, marking a huge leap toward its goal of sending humans to the Moon by 2030.
21 Sep 2024
NASANASA invites public to design navigation tech for Artemis missions
NASA's public competition, the Lunar Navigation Challenge, aims to develop innovative navigation solutions for its upcoming Moon mission.
20 Sep 2024
AsteroidEarth to gain temporary 'mini moon' this autumn
Almost a week later, Earth is set to gain a temporary 'second moon' or 'mini moon.'
18 Sep 2024
NASACompany behind first private Moon-landing to build lunar communication infrastructure
NASA has awarded a contract worth up to $4.82 billion to Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based aerospace company.
16 Sep 2024
NASARare celestial event tomorrow: Partial lunar eclipse coincides with supermoon
A rare celestial event is set to captivate skywatchers across the globe on Tuesday.
06 Sep 2024
Space NewsWitness rare partial eclipse of Harvest Moon on September 17
While all full moons are remarkable, the Full Harvest Moon in September stands out.
06 Sep 2024
DinosaursMoon had volcanoes erupting when dinosaurs were ruling Earth: Study
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the Moon was volcanically active around 120 million years ago, during the era when dinosaurs inhabited Earth.
27 Aug 2024
ChinaHow Chinese scientists produced water from lunar soil
Chinese scientists have developed a novel method to produce significant amounts of water using lunar soil, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV.
24 Aug 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO aims to bring lunar soil to Earth by 2027
Indian Space Research Organisation has set a three-year goal to retrieve lunar soil and return it to Earth.
19 Aug 2024
ChinaChina's magnetic launcher on Moon will transport resources to Earth
Chinese scientists have proposed an innovative magnetic launcher to transport lunar resources back to Earth, in a cost-effective manner.
13 Aug 2024
LifestyleBlue Moon set to grace August night sky
This August, a unique celestial event known as the "Blue Moon" will captivate skywatchers.
09 Aug 2024
Space NewsMoon might save over 1 million endangered Earth species
Scientists are developing a groundbreaking project to establish a "biorepository" on the Moon, aimed at preserving Earth's endangered species.
07 Aug 2024
ChinaWater molecules found in lunar rock sample for first time
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified water molecules within a lunar rock sample.
04 Aug 2024
Space NewsMoon's drift could extend 1 Earth day to 25 hours
A study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison has revealed that the Moon's gradual drift away from Earth could eventually extend a day on our planet to 25 hours.
27 Jul 2024
European Space AgencyEuropean spacecraft set for historic Earth-Moon slingshot next month
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s spacecraft, Juice, is gearing up for a groundbreaking maneuver next month.
25 Jul 2024
NASA2024's first supermoon to dazzle skywatchers on August 19
Skygazers are eagerly anticipating the first supermoon of 2024, set to illuminate the skies on August 19.
24 Jul 2024
IndiaWatch: Saturn's 'lunar occultation' to grace Indian skies after 18-yrs
Indian skywatchers are in for a unique celestial spectacle tomorrow.
21 Jul 2024
ChinaChina's new space network will improve astronaut communication, lunar navigation
China has proposed a blueprint for a communication superhighway that would link Earth and the Moon.
21 Jul 2024
NASAUS celebrates 55th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic lunar landing
The 55th anniversary of the first Moon landing, a historic achievement by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, was marked with celebrations across the US.
16 Jul 2024
NASANewly discovered cave on Moon could house future astronauts
A team of scientists, led by Lorenzo Bruzzone and Leonardo Carrer from the University of Trento in Italy, has discovered a substantial underground cave on the Moon.
04 Jul 2024
NASAMoon mystery solved? New study explains formation of lunar swirls
Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSL) have proposed a fresh explanation for the bright patches known as lunar swirls on the Moon's surface.
26 Jun 2024
Space NewsGraphene discovery in lunar soil challenges Moon's origin theory
Chinese scientists have found graphene, a pure carbon form, in lunar soil samples collected by the Chang'e-5 mission four years ago.
19 Jun 2024
Space NewsStrawberry Moon 2024: How to watch this spectacular celestial event
Space enthusiasts as well as skywatchers, are eagerly anticipating a unique celestial event this month, known as the Strawberry Full Moon.
03 Jun 2024
ChinaChina's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully lands on Moon's far side
China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has made a successful landing on the far side of the Moon, as reported by Chinese state media agency Xinhua.
02 Jun 2024
NASAAstronauts need better safety standards to survive lunar sandstorms
As NASA prepares for its return to the Moon after over 50 years, a new theory suggests astronauts may face greater risks than previously anticipated.
14 May 2024
NASANASA announces plans for first railway system on Moon
NASA has unveiled its plans to build the first-ever lunar railway system, aimed at providing reliable, efficient, and autonomous payload transport on the Moon.
09 May 2024
ChinaChina's Chang'e 6 lunar probe is carrying mysterious mini rover
China's latest lunar mission, the Chang'e 6, is currently en route to the far side of the Moon with an unexpected passenger — a mini rover.
03 May 2024
ChinaChina launches ambitious Chang'e-6 mission to collect Moon samples
China has embarked on a new chapter in its space exploration program with the launch of its latest lunar mission, Chang'e-6.
01 May 2024
AstronomyEta Aquariid meteor shower peaks this weekend, century's strongest anticipated
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, a celestial event caused by Earth's passage through remnants of Halley's comet, is set to peak this weekend.
23 Apr 2024
AsteroidAsteroid Kamo'oalewa may have originated from Moon, astronomers claim
A team of astronomers led by Yifei Jiao at Tsinghua University has proposed that the near-Earth asteroid Kamo'oalewa, measuring between 130-328 feet in diameter, may have originated from the Moon.
15 Apr 2024
Science and TechnologyRare celestial event to shed light on Stonehenge's lunar connection
During an upcoming rare lunar event, a new project is set to investigate the connection between Wiltshire-based pre-historic megalithic structure Stonehenge and the Moon.
13 Apr 2024
NASANASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft undergoes testing for Moon mission
NASA's upcoming lunar spacecraft, the Artemis 2 Orion, has begun critical testing at the Kennedy Space Center.
03 Apr 2024
NASAUS government commissions NASA to create lunar timekeeping system
The White House has tasked NASA with the creation of a unique time reference system for the Moon, dubbed Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
