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The Moon might be getting some attention in 2032. A small asteroid, roughly 60 metres wide, could smack it. Experts say the odds are low, about 4 percent, but that’s not zero. And that little number has scientists both nervous and excited. Nervous for obvious reasons: debris, satellite damage, potential fireballs raining down. Excited because…
Earth may be observed from the moon instead of orbital satellites in the future (AI-generated) Scientists are beginning to read Earth in a different way, not from orbit, but from the surface of the moon. A recent study, “Spherical Harmonic Fingerprints Characterize Moon-Based Disk-Integrated Earth’s Emitted Radiation Signatures”, outlines how lunar-based observations can capture a…
There is a long and intriguing history behind the human obsession with the Moon, which is thousands of years old. Nevertheless, even though people observe the Moon almost every night, there are still a number of individuals across the globe who are eager to know the truth behind the phenomenon of the changing shape of…
This lake in Himachal Pradesh is called the ‘Moon Lake’: The story behind a natural wonder (Image source: Wikipedia) Deep, deep inside the frosty desert of Himachal Pradesh, where mountains protectively circle and the stillness of silence goes on forever, there lies a lake that is almost too incredible to be believed to exist. This…
The announcement arrived without technical diagrams or timelines laid out in detail. Instead, it came through a renewed agreement. On Tuesday, NASA and the US Department of Energy confirmed they are continuing their partnership to research and develop a fission surface power system for use on the Moon. NASA’s Artemis campaign and future Mars missions…
Sakat Chauth, observed today, involves a day-long fast broken only after moonrise. Families gather on balconies, patiently awaiting the celestial signal for prayers and the end of their observance. This tradition emphasizes faith and togetherness, with devotion being paramount even if the moon is obscured. It’s Sakat Chauth today, January 6 and across homes in…
The Moon exerts a constant physical influence on Earth through gravity, light, and orbital interaction. Its mass shapes ocean movement, its orbit affects planetary rotation, and its presence alters conditions at the surface and in the atmosphere. These effects are documented through tidal records, satellite tracking, astronomical observation, and ecological field studies. Removing the Moon…
The night sky has a habit of slipping into the background during quieter years. Fewer headline events pass overhead, and attention moves on. That calm is set to break in 2026. The year opens with a concentrated run of eclipses and planetary gatherings that arrive close enough together to feel connected rather than isolated. Some…
Some questions arrive quietly. When is the next full Moon 2026 is one of them. It usually turns up while scanning a calendar or noticing the moon hanging a little brighter than usual. The full moon does not announce itself loudly. It simply shows up, round and pale, pulling attention for a few nights before…
Russia aims to build a nuclear power plant on the moon by 2036 to power its lunar program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station. Major powers are competing to explore the moon, with both Russia and the United States racing to establish lunar bases for future space missions.The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, has signed a…
