Sometimes the sun, moon and Earth line up perfectly, and the result is a solar eclipse. No eclipse is scheduled for this new moon, though – the next one is due on Sept. 21.

On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 capsule splashed down, and the astronauts were brought to the USS Hornet. "This year, on ...

If you’re more interested in feathered friends than finned ones, the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center is a haven for avian appreciation. This sanctuary nurses injured birds back to health, ...

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Wolves, strawberries and sturgeon may not seem connected at first glance, but each one represents a specific full moon tied to the change of seasons. ... Read moreThe post Moonlight ...

At aphelion, Earth’s distance from the sun is about 94.5 million miles. Six months later, at the start of January in the winter, Earth is at its closest point to the sun at 91.5 million miles.

New moon: The moon is between Earth and the sun, and the side of the moon facing toward us receives no direct sunlight; it is lit only by dim sunlight reflected from Earth.

NASA warns ‘city killer’ asteroid may hit the Moon sooner than expected; Earth remains safe for now TOI Science Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jun 12, 2025, 10:44 IST ...

On September 7, the Moon will rise above the horizon just in time for the UK to see the total lunar eclipse. According to Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) the eclipse's maximum will happen at 7.33pm.

If a huge asteroid smashes into the Moon in 2032, the gigantic explosion would send debris streaming towards Earth that would threaten satellites and create a spectacular meteor shower, according ...