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fromBig Think
4 days ago

5 science facts that come from simply watching the Moon

The Moon provides insights into Earth's shape, reflectivity, atmospheric effects, and complex topography.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Earth has over 6 moons you never knew about, scientists reveal

Earth has at least six 'minimoons' in orbit, with some formed from debris resulting from asteroid impacts on the moon.
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fromtime.com
3 months ago

What to Know About April's Micromoon'

The moon's size remains constant, but its perceived size changes due to perspective and distance, leading to phenomena like micromoon and supermoon.
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fromtime.com
3 months ago

What to Know About April's Micromoon'

The moon's size remains constant, but its perceived size changes due to perspective and distance, leading to phenomena like micromoon and supermoon.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Life may be hiding in the darkest corners of the moon, scientists say

Microbes may thrive in permanently shadowed regions of the moon, complicating future lunar mission analysis.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

A moment of reflection and Himalayan adventures readers' best photos

The article showcases captivating photographs capturing natural and urban beauty, highlighting unique moments around the world.
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fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Turning the Moon into a fuel depot will take a lot of power

Producing oxygen on the Moon for fuel is energy-intensive, requiring about 24 kWh per kilogram, impacting future space exploration plans.
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fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

The International Space Station is hidden in this gorgeous photo of the moon. Can you spot it?

The International Space Station appears tiny when photographed against the vastness of the moon, emphasizing its distance and scale.
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fromBustle
5 months ago

These 3 Zodiac Signs Are Obsessed With The Moon

Certain zodiac signs are deeply connected to the moon, guiding their emotions, decisions, and rituals.
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fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

The moon's grand canyons were carved in the blink of an eye

The moon's Vallis Schrodinger and Vallis Planck canyons formed quickly due to asteroid impacts, unlike the Grand Canyon which formed through gradual erosion.
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fromInverse
7 months ago

The Moon might be older than scientists previously thought a new study shines light on its history

Collaboration among scientists with different expertise can lead to new insights into lunar formation and history.
fromAeon
8 months ago

To change the way you see the Moon, view it from the Sun's perspective | Aeon Videos

The Moon's orbit is complex and reveals deeper truths in orbital mechanics when viewed from the Sun's perspective.
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

Astrophotographers outline the 3 mistakes you're making when snapping photos of the moon and how to fix it

"The moon can be as easy or as difficult as you want it to be to photograph. It just depends on what kind of photo you want to get," astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy told Business Insider. If you want to capture how large the moon looks, take photos at moonrise. That's when the moon is closest to the horizon, and you can include trees or buildings for context and scale."
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fromFuturism
10 months ago

Chinese Lander Finds Evidence of Active Volcanos on the Moon

The Moon may still be volcanically active, with eruptions occurring far more recently than previously thought.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Meteorite impacts produce most of moon's thin atmosphere, study reveals

Data from lunar samples revealed that meteorite impacts, not solar wind sputtering, dominate in releasing elements into the moon's atmosphere, enhancing understanding of space weathering processes.
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