The leading explanation for all of these mysteries is known as the giant impact hypothesis. According to this story, when the ...

Most theories claim the collision ejected loads of debris, some of which formed into the moon while the rest of the debris stayed with Earth and remain embedded within the planet's mantle intact.

Many of the planets in our solar system have multiple moons, and some even have dozens of large objects cruising around in orbit around them. Earth, by contrast, has just one large moon.

While the risk to Earth is negligible, 2024 YR4 has a slightly higher chance of impacting the moon. Don't worry, astronomers now say a recently discovered asteroid poses no threat of colliding ...

Now, the autonomous lander has captured a truly jaw-dropping view as it records a unique close-up of the moon. In an incredible video, you can see the distant Earth rising and setting behind the ...

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth makes its way between the sun and moon. The Earth casts a shadow on the surface of the moon, dimming it. The next lunar eclipse visible in the U.S ...