The shape of the moon deviates from a simple sphere in ways that scientists have struggled to explain. A new study by researchers at UC Santa Cruz shows that most of the moon’s overall shape can be ...

As Earth’s most predominant feature in the night sky, the moon has fascinated people for centuries. Throughout history, humans have spent their nights looking up into the sky and observing the moon’s ...

Tonight, October 28, stargazers have a rare opportunity to witness anincredible optical phenomenon on the moon’s surface. Just before the moon hits its first-quarter phase, a massive “X” and “V” will ...