Moon : Science World Report

Sep 11, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

Io's Misplaced Volcano Mystery Solved with Subsurface Ocean of Molten Rock

Could Io have an underground magma ocean? Tides flowing in a subsurface ocean of molten rock could explain why Jupiter's moon appears to have its volcanoes in the "wrong" place, according to a new study.

Sep 10, 2015 02:43 PM EDT

Moon's Crust is Shattered: Asteroids Fractured Surface as Much as Possible

It turns out that our moon can take a few hits. Scientists have found that the moon's crust is as fractured as it possibly could be after the beating it took 4 billion years ago.

Sep 10, 2015 10:03 AM EDT

Moon, Venus and Mars Pose 'Triple Threat' in Early Morning Sky

About an hour before sunrise Thursday morning (Sept. 10), a slender crescent moon and two bright planets were visible in the sky.

Aug 30, 2015 02:14 PM EDT

Rare 'Supermoon' Lights Up Sky: Harvest Moon Eclipse Coming Up

If you missed the "supermoon" on Saturday night, you shouldn't be too upset. It's just the first of three in the coming weeks.

Aug 24, 2015 04:22 PM EDT

Ancient Fire Fountains Once Exploded on the Moon's Surface

Scientists may have solved the mystery of how fiery eruptions took place on our moon's surface. Researchers have discovered the volatile gas that drove the eruptions.

Aug 24, 2015 07:26 AM EDT

The Origin of Saturn's Rings: How the F Ring was First Created

How did Saturn gets its rings? Researchers have taken a closer look at Saturn's F ring and have managed to track down its origins.

Aug 21, 2015 08:02 AM EDT

NASA Cassini Spacecraft Captures 'Good-Bye' Picture of Dione, the Icy World

NASA's Cassini spacecraft is saying good-bye to Saturn's moon Dione after its mission there. Now, it's captured a spectacular image of the moon, taken during its last close approach to the icy world.

Aug 18, 2015 03:49 PM EDT

NASA LADEE Spacecraft Discovers Neon on Earth's Moon

NASA's LADEE spacecraft has discovered something a bit unusual. It's found neon gas in the moon's atmosphere, something that has been confirmed for the very first time.

Aug 17, 2015 03:06 PM EDT

NASA Cassini Spacecraft Makes Close Flyby of Saturn's Moon, Dione, Today

NASA's Cassini spacecraft is set to make its last close flyby of Saturn's moon, Dione. Today, it will zip past the moon and gather data as it continues on its mission.

Aug 06, 2015 06:51 AM EDT

Dark Side of the Moon Flashes by Earth as Its Captured by Satellite

NASA's satellite has captured spectacular new images of the dark side of the moon.

Jul 30, 2015 07:22 PM EDT

New Rocket with 'Warp-like' Drive May Send People to Mars in 70 Days

Scientists may be a step closer to interplanetary travel. Scientists have found that the electromagnetic propulsion drive, known as the EM drive, actually stands up to experimental scrutiny.

Jul 30, 2015 03:51 PM EDT