1+ week, 3+ day ago   (388+ words) Scientists running an underground detector in South Dakota say they have seen a mysterious tiny burst of energy that does not look like normal background noise. The experiment, called LUX‑ZEPLIN, recorded a signal that stood out as a potential…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (131+ words) Fancy doing a bit of Moon spotting tonight? You might be surprised by how much detail you can pick out from Earth, especially if you have binoculars or a telescope handy. As of Monday, Aug. 31, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (144+ words) It's not just the Full Moon tonight, there's also a partial lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon crosses into the shadow cast by Earth, which happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align. So, lunar eclipses can…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (276+ words) Mashable is a global, multi-platform media and entertainment company. Powered by its own proprietary technology, Mashable is the go-to source for tech, digital culture and entertainment content for its dedicated and influential audience around the globe. Now that the Full…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (150+ words) You don't need lots of fancy equipment to get a good look at the Moon. A clear sky can be enough to reveal plenty of detail across its surface. So, what could you see when you look up tonight? Keep…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (133+ words) We're only a few days away from the Full Moon now, so if you're hoping to spot some lunar features on its surface, your chances are pretty high. Keep reading to find out what you might be able to see....

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (121+ words) After nights of almost complete darkness, the Moon is well and truly back in the sky. Each night it will appear more illuminated to us on Earth, signalling its current phase of the lunar cycle, Waxing Crescent. As of Tuesday,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (159+ words) The Moon is more than half illuminated tonight, so it's a perfect opportunity to do some Moon-gazing (cloud cover dependent, of course). If you don't know exactly what you're looking at, NASA's Daily Moon Guide is a great resource to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (129+ words) The Moon is getting brighter with each passing night. Its illuminated side is gradually growing on the right side (left, if you're in the Southern Hemisphere) as it moves through the Waxing Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. As of…...

4+ week, 6+ hour ago   (112+ words) After nights of almost complete darkness, the Moon is finally illuminated enough to be able to spot some lunar features on its surface. Keep reading to find out what you might be able to see. As of Sunday, Aug. 16, NASA's…...