Scientists estimate that Earth may have at least six "minimoons" at any given time. Notably, this number is uncertain, and ...

"It is incredible that modern telescopic surveys have the ability to detect such small objects up to millions of kilometers ...

Equatorial plane The Sun-Earth-Moon system are constantly at play, but Earth and its lunar satellite are a bit more intimate — with a center of mass, or barycenter, 2,900 miles (4,600 km) from ...

That marble moon is so small I had to put an arrow over it for you. So here's what it comes down to: If you want to show the Earth-sun-moon system, you'd seem to have two options.

Recreating artificial solar eclipses in space could help astronomers decipher the inner workings of our sun much quicker than ...

Scientists find a way to turn moon regolith into water, air, and fuel…and that could change space travel. In a significant ...

Earth doesn't really have a second moon—but here's what would happen if we did If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid ...

The Sun's solar winds bombard the Moon with hydrogen, which inhibits oxidation. However, when the Moon passes through Earth's magnetotail, it gains temporary protection from these winds.

An asteroid will come close enough to Earth to temporarily enter its orbit at the end of the month, a phenomenon dubbed as "mini-moon," according to astronomers.

The moon will soon have a companion in Earth's orbit for a limited time. An Arjuna asteroid will become a "mini-moon" event for nearly two months starting Sept. 29, according to a study published ...

The planet’s rotation fluctuates as it travels around the sun, and measurements suggest we’re losing more than a millisecond during the long days of summer.

An asteroid will come close enough to Earth to temporarily enter its orbit at the end of the month, a phenomenon dubbed as "mini-moon," according to astronomers.