Today, it's the first quarter moon, the half-lit phase of the moon’s orbit. It's a confusing term — why "quarter" if it's 50% lit? That's because it's a quarter of the way through its monthly ...

The moon, nearly two nights past first quarter and appearing as a waxing gibbous phase, 70% illuminated, will appear to stand almost directly above a very bright, non-twinkling, silvery "star." ...

But some scientists believe only ice – thought to be preserved deep in craters on the moon’s far side – could potentially support future lunar missions as a water source for astronauts.

President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address was filled with equal parts soaring rhetoric about the future and snarky condemnation of his predecessor. An example of the former concerned the ...

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Visit Bahrain, a Bahrain-based destination management company, has announced the launch of the Unique Travel Fair, a specialised tourism fair, from February 11-13. The event, organised in ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:45 ...

Bahrain has announced a ban on shrimp fishing, trading and sale. The Marine Wealth Directorate of the Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE) has announced a six-month ban on shrimp fishing, trading ...

Oxygen isotope identity of the Earth and Moon with implications for the formation of the Moon and source of volatiles. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , 2024; 121 (52) DOI: 10.1073 ...

A giant illuminated sculpture of the moon is set to go on display in a recently refurbished cathedral. The venue in Peel will host Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon artwork, which has been shown ...

The organization said that more than 90 important sites on the moon could risk destruction if space tourism is left unregulated. By Zachary Small For years, the World Monuments Fund has sought to ...

The moon has always been a sign of hope, love, calm, and silence. For centuries now, people have depended on the sun and the moon to have an idea about the seasons, the days, the festivals that ...