The findings are a big clue as to why the far and near hemispheres of the moon look so different.

The asteroid Kamo'oalewa may have been ejected by a massive impact on Earth's moon, a new simulation has revealed. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

MFM simulation of the canonical Moon-Forming giant impact. Here different colors trace different components of Gaia and Theia. The lower mantle of Gaia, denoted by the dashed circle with a radius of 0 ...

Approximating the lander's effects on the moon’s surface are critical to planning a safe journey for Artemis astronauts. By Andrew Paul Published Nov 17, 2023 8:00 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily ...

PNT X solution will lead the development of next-generation space exploration capabilities Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT), the leading provider of test and assurance solutions for ...

Asteroid 2024 YR4 will not hit Earth, but it has forced planetary defense experts to confront a different kind of worst case: a significant chance that a “city killer” rock could slam into the Moon ...

On December 12, 2025, a team of astronomers at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) witnessed something truly rare—a brief flash of light on the Moon’s surface caused by a meteoroid impact.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit the Moon in December 2032, but Earth is safe. Lunar impact may form new crater, provide insights into asteroid behavior. Scientists track 2024 YR4 to refine predictions and ...