New experiments with Apollo moon dust show micrometeorites - not solar wind - are the main source of the Moon’s thin ...

As scientists wait for the asteroid to reappear, its revised trajectory is now drawing attention to another possible target: ...

The quest to understand the chemical makeup of distant celestial bodies is gaining momentum thanks to the advanced ...

Meteor showers like the Perseids often gradually increase in intensity and then peak, before rapidly falling off. In other ...

If you're a fan of stargazing, make sure you have your eyes fixed on the skies this evening. Tonight (July 28) is the best ...

"We believe that continuing such activities will further expand our horizon in the field of planetary science." ...

Scientists have studied moon rocks retrieved in the Apollo missions. Careful analysis shows: The previously accepted ...

Earth is spinning faster this summer, making the days marginally shorter and attracting the attention of scientists and ...

Without too much interference from moonlight, the meteors should appear bright and clear in regions away from city lights.

A large asteroid once considered the greatest known risk to Earth may now be on track for a direct hit — not on our planet, ...

To see a meteor shower you need to get to a place that has a clear view of the night sky, recommended Dr Edward Bloomer, ...