Hot On The Trail Of Alien Moons
Astronomers have found about 2,000 planets beyond our solar system. Now, some scientists are expanding the search to look for distant moons, too, in the hunt for signs of life.
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Scientists Say The Moon Really Does Impact Rainfall On Earth
When the moon is overhead or "underfoot," the chance of rainfall diminishes ever so slightly, a new study concludes.
An Artistic Time Capsule Prepares To Hitch A Ride To The Moon
When a company named Astrobotic launches a lunar rover in 2017, the MoonArk will be aboard. It's a lightweight, sturdy "portrait of humanity," carrying the work of more than 200 artists and designers.
Super Blood Moon Eclipse Wows Viewers: Here's Proof
Did you see it? If not, don't worry: This much-anticipated event — in which a supermoon went into a full lunar eclipse — was well-documented.
Tonight, Look For A Rare (But Not Quite Blue) Moon
The modern definition of a "blue moon" has nothing to do with its color.
NASA Prepares To Test New Spacecraft (That You've Likely Never Heard Of)
The new vehicle, named Orion, is designed to carry humans into deep space. But most Americans aren't aware it exists.
Russian Engines Could Be Focus Of Antares Launch Failure Probe
NK-33 engines, originally destined for a Soviet-era moon shot that never got off the ground and later used in the Antares, are suspect, some scientists say.