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Supermoon Blue Moon 2024: Top photos from around the world
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
August's full moon was the first of four supermoons this year. We've rounded up some of the best photos worldwide.
'A single magma ocean' once covered the moon, data from India's Chandrayaan-3 mission suggests
By Joshua Snape published
The moon was once engulfed by a massive magma ocean, analysis of geological samples collected by India's Chandrayaan-3 mission suggests.
See the moment the blue supermoon 'gobbled up' Saturn in epic astrophotography image
By Brandon Specktor published
Overnight on Aug. 20-21, the full 'Sturgeon Supermoon' briefly occulted, or passed in front of, Saturn, snuffing the ringed planet's light from the sky. An epic new astrophotography image captures the entire spectacle from start to finish.
The blue supermoon will 'swallow' Saturn tonight — here's when the rare 'lunar occultation' begins
By Gretchen Rundorff published
Here's everything you need to know to see the moon as it occults, or passes completely in front of, the bright planet Saturn tonight.
Rare 'moonbows' light up night sky across US as blue supermoon rises — and you could still spot another one
By Harry Baker published
At least two lunar rainbows, including a stunning "double moonbow," have been spotted above the U.S. in the lead-up to the blue supermoon. And there is still a chance to see one of these elusive arches for yourself.
Why is a 'once-in-a-decade' Supermoon Blue Moon happening twice in 2 years?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A 'once in a blue moon' event might not be as infrequent as you think.
What is the coldest place in the solar system?
By Joe Phelan last updated
What is the solar system's coldest spot and how does the coldest place on Earth compare?
Researchers want to build 'streetlights' on the moon — and they'd be taller than the Statue of Liberty
By Brandon Specktor last updated
A private company has received funding from the U.S. government to build the first-ever "streetlights" on the moon — towering, Statue of Liberty-sized structures that could withstand the brutal lunar night.
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