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The Moon might be older than scientists previously thought a new study shines light on its history

Collaboration among scientists with different expertise can lead to new insights into lunar formation and history.

Chang'e 6 moon samples suggest Luna's history needs revision

Chang'e 6 mission samples indicate a potential resurgence in the Moon's magnetic dynamo, challenging prior beliefs about its decline.

The American Nightmare Is A Rerun | Defector

The author had significant moon-related dreams before the election, symbolizing fears and uncertainties about stability and potential world-ending events.

Here's Your Horoscope For Wednesday, November 13

This morning's energy encourages self-awareness and the management of insecurities, leading to a more positive outlook as the day progresses.
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Shields Up! Lunar Swirls Arise from Ancient Underground Force Fields on the Moon

Lunar swirls are ancient formations resulting from underground force fields that protect the moon from solar radiation, appearing smooth despite being part of the surface.

August's supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here's how to watch

The first supermoon of the year occurs next week, marking the start of a series of lunar events.

Why was the moon orange last night in New York?

The moon appeared reddish due to wildfire smoke from Canada affecting visibility in NYC.

To change the way you see the Moon, view it from the Sun's perspective | Aeon Videos

The Moon's orbit is complex and reveals deeper truths in orbital mechanics when viewed from the Sun's perspective.

Shields Up! Lunar Swirls Arise from Ancient Underground Force Fields on the Moon

Lunar swirls are ancient formations resulting from underground force fields that protect the moon from solar radiation, appearing smooth despite being part of the surface.

August's supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here's how to watch

The first supermoon of the year occurs next week, marking the start of a series of lunar events.

Why was the moon orange last night in New York?

The moon appeared reddish due to wildfire smoke from Canada affecting visibility in NYC.

To change the way you see the Moon, view it from the Sun's perspective | Aeon Videos

The Moon's orbit is complex and reveals deeper truths in orbital mechanics when viewed from the Sun's perspective.
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#geology

Look: Mysterious Glass Beads Found On the Moon Contain Hidden Clues About Its Past

The Moon was volcanically active around 120 million years ago, indicating a more complex geological history than previously understood.

Something Massive Is Shifting Deep Inside the Moon

A layer of goo beneath the Moon's surface is influenced by the gravitational pull of Earth and the Sun, confirming previous theories.
The study reveals a partial melt layer beneath the Moon's mantle, raising questions about its origin and thermal maintenance.

Look: Mysterious Glass Beads Found On the Moon Contain Hidden Clues About Its Past

The Moon was volcanically active around 120 million years ago, indicating a more complex geological history than previously understood.

Something Massive Is Shifting Deep Inside the Moon

A layer of goo beneath the Moon's surface is influenced by the gravitational pull of Earth and the Sun, confirming previous theories.
The study reveals a partial melt layer beneath the Moon's mantle, raising questions about its origin and thermal maintenance.
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Astrophotographers outline the 3 mistakes you're making when snapping photos of the moon and how to fix it

Use moonrise to capture larger moon photos.
Timing and context are key to photographing the moon effectively.

Chinese Lander Finds Evidence of Active Volcanos on the Moon

The Moon may still be volcanically active, with eruptions occurring far more recently than previously thought.

India's lunar lander unearths evidence the moon had a magma ocean

India's rover discovers evidence that supports the Lunar Magma Ocean hypothesis, reinforcing theories about the moon's formation and early evolution.
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Meteorite impacts produce most of moon's thin atmosphere, study reveals

Meteorite impacts are the main source of the moon's thin atmosphere, clarifying long-standing questions about lunar atmospheric production.

NASA and ESA battle for the moon's water

NASA and ESA are racing to land on the moon's southern hemisphere to search for water.
Finding water on the moon could cut space mission costs by providing hydration, oxygen, and fuel.

Ever wanted to be an astronaut? NASA is now accepting applications for Artemis moon mission

NASA is seeking new astronauts for missions to the moon and potentially Mars.
Requirements for new astronauts include a master's degree in a STEM field and related professional experience.

Nuclear reactor to power 'eventual human colony' on Moon one step closer to reality after latest NASA move

NASA is moving forward with plans to install a nuclear reactor on the Moon to support a human colony.
The reactor could also potentially be used on Mars.
The technology is needed because of the limitations of solar energy on the Moon.

The moon is SHRINKING - and it could be disastrous for NASA

The moon is shrinking due to its dense, metallic core cooling down, causing the lunar surface to contract and become more brittle.
The shrinking moon could pose a danger to NASA's Artemis astronauts due to the increased risk of moonquakes and landslides.

NASA Probe Shoots Indian Moon Lander With Laser

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) successfully bounced a laser off of India's Vikram lander on the Moon's surface.
The retroreflector on Vikram could revolutionize the way we locate objects and determine their exact locations on the Moon.

Meteorite impacts produce most of moon's thin atmosphere, study reveals

Meteorite impacts are the main source of the moon's thin atmosphere, clarifying long-standing questions about lunar atmospheric production.

NASA and ESA battle for the moon's water

NASA and ESA are racing to land on the moon's southern hemisphere to search for water.
Finding water on the moon could cut space mission costs by providing hydration, oxygen, and fuel.

Ever wanted to be an astronaut? NASA is now accepting applications for Artemis moon mission

NASA is seeking new astronauts for missions to the moon and potentially Mars.
Requirements for new astronauts include a master's degree in a STEM field and related professional experience.

Nuclear reactor to power 'eventual human colony' on Moon one step closer to reality after latest NASA move

NASA is moving forward with plans to install a nuclear reactor on the Moon to support a human colony.
The reactor could also potentially be used on Mars.
The technology is needed because of the limitations of solar energy on the Moon.

The moon is SHRINKING - and it could be disastrous for NASA

The moon is shrinking due to its dense, metallic core cooling down, causing the lunar surface to contract and become more brittle.
The shrinking moon could pose a danger to NASA's Artemis astronauts due to the increased risk of moonquakes and landslides.

NASA Probe Shoots Indian Moon Lander With Laser

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) successfully bounced a laser off of India's Vikram lander on the Moon's surface.
The retroreflector on Vikram could revolutionize the way we locate objects and determine their exact locations on the Moon.
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Japan's space agency says it may now have clues about the origins of the moon

An unmanned lunar spacecraft has successfully analyzed 10 lunar rocks, providing valuable data about the origin of the moon.
The spacecraft, called SLIM, used its multi-band spectral camera to study rock composition and obtained data from 10 rocks in total.

New Chinese Lander to Start Building Base From Moon Dust Bricks

Chinese researchers plan to construct a shelter on the surface of the Moon using moon soil bricks.
The China National Space Administration is encouraging the development of a device to squeeze moon soil into bricks and a robot to assemble them.

Saturn's "Death Star" Moon Mimas May Actually Be Packed Full of Water

Mimas, Saturn's moon, may have an ocean of liquid water beneath its icy crust.
Icy moons with oceans could be more common than previously thought.
#space-exploration

China's Chang'e-6 lifts off from far side of Moon with rock samples

China aims to be the first country to return samples from the Moon's far side.

Opinion | What We Do to the Moon Will Transform It Forever

Private companies are planning to send spacecraft to the moon, marking a shift from government-funded efforts.
This could lead to the moon becoming a hub for unregulated human enterprise that will transform it irreversibly.

We should declare a new era on the Moon scientists say

Scientists argue that human activity has made humans the dominant force shaping the Moon's environment.
They propose the classification of these disturbances as a 'lunar anthropocene'.

Navajo Nation objects to a plan to send human remains to the moon

The Navajo Nation is criticizing a plan to deposit human remains on the moon, calling it a desecration of the sacred celestial body.
The mission to land a craft on the moon and deposit human remains is being conducted by a private company, not NASA.
Celestis, one of the companies sending payloads to the moon, disagrees with the Navajo Nation's concerns and believes religious objections should not hinder space exploration.

China's Chang'e-6 lifts off from far side of Moon with rock samples

China aims to be the first country to return samples from the Moon's far side.

Opinion | What We Do to the Moon Will Transform It Forever

Private companies are planning to send spacecraft to the moon, marking a shift from government-funded efforts.
This could lead to the moon becoming a hub for unregulated human enterprise that will transform it irreversibly.

We should declare a new era on the Moon scientists say

Scientists argue that human activity has made humans the dominant force shaping the Moon's environment.
They propose the classification of these disturbances as a 'lunar anthropocene'.

Navajo Nation objects to a plan to send human remains to the moon

The Navajo Nation is criticizing a plan to deposit human remains on the moon, calling it a desecration of the sacred celestial body.
The mission to land a craft on the moon and deposit human remains is being conducted by a private company, not NASA.
Celestis, one of the companies sending payloads to the moon, disagrees with the Navajo Nation's concerns and believes religious objections should not hinder space exploration.
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Navajo objection to flying human ashes to the Moon won't delay launch

Two companies are sending cremated human remains to the Moon on a commercial lunar lander, which has sparked opposition from the Navajo Nation.
The Navajo people consider the Moon sacred, and placing human remains on its surface is seen as desecration.
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