Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and astronauts.

The algorithm models the blurring incurred by Earth's atmosphere and counteracts it, producing sharp and clear images.

So the bottom line is that the gravity of the closer tidal bulge on the Earth is pulling the Moon forward, which increases ...

Charon is unusual among moons, nearly half the size of Pluto, making their relationship unique in the solar system. New Social Security report raises alarms for 300 million Americans Helen Mirren ...

Every year, the moon, Earth's reliable celestial companion for 4.5 billion years, is getting 1.5 inches away. The distance to ...

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The recently discovered asteroid 2025 QD8 will zoom closely by Earth on Wednesday. However, there is no need to be concerned. This space rock will safely pass by our planet, and you can watch as it ...

NASA space probe “Psyche” on the way to of the asteroid of the same name took interesting images of the Earth and the Moon from a distance of 290 million km. The probe should reach the asteroid Psyche ...

Runners tend to get familiar with many stats over the course of training, including mileage, pace, and elevation gain. One number that you should add to that list: Your max heart rate. With this stat ...

The Earth formed over 4.6 billion years ago out of a mixture of dust and gas around the young sun. It grew larger thanks to countless collisions between dust particles, asteroids, and other growing ...