By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens ...

For most of history, the Moon was regarded as a mysterious and powerful object. Then scientists made it into a destination ...

Evidence suggests ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, may have had early optical knowledge and devices like ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons on the lunar far side. That's good news for ...

Lunar: A history of the moon in myths, maps and matter tells the story of the coexistence between humanity and the celestial ...

Scientists found that an asteroid impact carved two massive canyons on the moon in minutes. High-speed debris helped shape ...

Scientists say Vallis Schrödinger and Vallis Planck—dramatic trenches near the lunar south pole—were carved in a blast that ...

Although these lighting variations are gradual, traditionally, only four moments are identified, which are also useful for regulating the ancient calendars. They are in order, New Moon ...

A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...

Here are the dates for the full moons in 2025. The next full moon will be on Friday, March 14, 2025. It will officially reach its full moon phase at 2:55 a.m. EDT (0755 GMT) but local moonrise ...

A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides. Here on Earth, canyons are typically formed by long-term erosion from ...