Moon : Science World Report

Dec 01, 2015 10:53 AM EST

Earth's Moon Has Unexpected Activity by Interacting with the Solar Wind

It turns out that the lunar space environment is far more active than previously thought. Scientists have found that the solar wind may have effects on lunar water levels and other features on the nearby world.

Nov 23, 2015 08:17 PM EST

Mars May Have Rings Like Saturn When Its Moon Shatters

One day, Mars may have rings like Saturn. How is this possible, you ask? It could happen when Mars' moon, Phobos, disintegrates under the planet's force of gravity.

Nov 13, 2015 05:20 PM EST

Why Moon Rocks Hold Fewer Volatiles Than Earth Rocks

Scientists have learned a bit more about moon rocks and why they're more depleted in volatile elements than those found on Earth.

Nov 13, 2015 08:16 AM EST

Massive Ice Cloud on Saturn's Titan Heralds Winter on the Icy World

NASA's Cassini spacecraft has made a surprising discovery about Saturn's moon, Titan. It's discovered a truly massive ice cloud on the moon, heralding the change of seasons on the world.

Nov 11, 2015 07:24 AM EST

Mars' Moon Phobos is Being Torn Apart by the Red Planet

It turns out that Mars' moon, Phobos, is slowly falling apart. Scientists have taken a closer look at this moon and have found that it's showing early signs of structural failure that will ultimately destroy it.

Nov 10, 2015 02:38 PM EST

Scientists Explain Why Moon Rocks Have Fewer Volatiles Than Earth Rocks

Researchers from the Southwest Research Institute carried out an experiment so they could determine why moon rocks contain fewer volatile elements than earth rocks.

Nov 10, 2015 09:59 AM EST

Pluto's Moons' Motion Perplexes NASA Scientists with Sheer Pandemonium

NASA's New Horizon spacecraft is continuing to send information about Pluto to scientists on Earth. Now, four months after the flyby, researchers are learning more than ever about the dwarf planet and its strange moons.

Nov 09, 2015 03:28 PM EST

Solar Eclipse Disrupts Electricity In Germany?

After Europe experienced a solar eclipse in March of this year, researchers in Germany are trying to determine whether or not the eclipse impacted photovoltaic systems, ultimately disrupting the electrical supply across the country.

Nov 07, 2015 07:23 AM EST

Watch Three Planets and the Moon Align This Weekend During a Meteor Shower

This week, you're in for a spectacular sky show. Three bright planets and the waning crescent moon will be present in night skies.

Nov 05, 2015 12:31 PM EST

Frigid Moon On Saturn Has Earth-Like Features

NASA researchers examined Saturn's frigid moon, which has many earth-like features, but is still slightly alien. The researchers claimed that by observing possible changes on Titan, it will allow them to have a better understanding of its winds and dune formations.

Nov 04, 2015 10:21 AM EST

Halloween Asteroid Photos Reveal Its Strange Surface Features

Scientists have captured the highest-resolution radar images yet of an asteroid that flew by Earth on Halloween. The new images reveal a bit more information about the surface features of the asteroid.

Nov 02, 2015 09:11 AM EST