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Understanding the Illusion That Makes the Moon Appear Bigger Than It Is
while things like the phases of the moon and special celestial events can make the moon's appearance look different, there's ...
Scientific American4d
What Makes a Moon?
Out past Neptune are countless small icy and rocky bodies called Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs), and many of these have moons ...
Asteroid 2024 YR may not hit Earth in 2032, but it—and others—will keep coming back
In late 2024, astronomers spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 on a trajectory that could potentially threaten Earth. This observation ...
Space.com on MSN8dOpinion
How did Earth get such a strange moon? Exploring the giant impact theory
The leading explanation for all of these mysteries is known as the giant impact hypothesis. According to this story, when the ...
USA Today13d
Total lunar eclipse to be visible in US for first time since 2022. How, when to see it.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth makes its way between the sun and moon. The Earth casts a shadow on the surface of the moon, dimming it. The next lunar eclipse visible in the U.S ...
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2025 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases
The Full Moon this month was on Friday, March 14. Note: Moon phases in the calendar vary in size due to the distance from Earth and are shown at 0h Universal Time. Credit: Astronomy: Roen Kelly ...