The Shenzhou 22 mission, originally scheduled to fly next year, is now scheduled to launch on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 04:11 UTC ...

To appreciate the Waxing Gibbous phase fully, it is essential to understand the lunar cycle, which lasts about 29.5 days. The moon goes through eight distinct phases: ...

What Happened to the Apollo 11 Landing Site After 56 Years? In the absolute silence of the Moon, humanity left some of the loudest marks in history: footprints in the regolith, a laser reflector still ...

Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we've picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether ...

When you think of “secret” agencies, you probably think of the CIA, the NSA, the KGB, or MI-5. But the real secret agencies are the ones you hardly ever hear of. One of those is the National ...

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As of Sunday, November 30, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, with 74% of the lunar surface illuminated according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation. This fascinating celestial event not only captivates ...

Mykel has enjoyed video games for as long as she can remember. She would spend hours discussing, debating, and arguing about them with her older brother. Growing up, she read dozens of guides, lists, ...

New Takes on the classics. Throughout our centennial year, we’re revisiting notable works from the archive. Sign up to receive them directly in your inbox. The New Yorker was in its infancy when it ...