space-science

On any given night, the planets visible to the naked eye depend on your time, location, and the current positions of each world in its orbit. This guide explains how to determin...

Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid whose close flyby on April 13 2029 is a well studied, nonimpact event that offers a rare scientific opportunity. This profile explains Apophis o...

The Moon is not blue; to the human eye it is typically a gray or off-white color in space and on the ground, though under rare atmospheric conditions it can appear bluish. The q...

This article answers the question "what planet in our solar system" by outlining the eight confirmed planets, how they are classified, and how to distinguish them. It provides d...

An aurora from space is a ribbon of colored light that outlines Earth’s magnetic field lines above the nightside hemisphere. Seen from orbit, auroral displays often appear as...

The phrase skeleton found on the Moon describes an image or story that circulates online, often presented as a mysterious bone or remains discovered by astronauts or rovers. In...