In August 2015, a remarkable image was captured by NASA's Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) aboard the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite. It showed the moon moving in front of the sunlit side of Earth from a distance of 1 million miles. EPIC is a four-megapixel CCD camera and telescope that constantly views the fully illuminated Earth as it rotates, … [Read more...] about NASA’s DSCOVR Satellite Captures Unique View of Moon Crossing Earth’s Face
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The Moon is Drifting Away from Earth: What It Means for the Future
The Moon has been a constant companion to Earth for billions of years, but new research suggests that our lunar neighbor may be slowly drifting away from us. The phenomenon, known as lunar recession, has been occurring since the formation of the Moon, but recent measurements suggest that it is happening at a faster rate than previously thought. According to scientists, the … [Read more...] about The Moon is Drifting Away from Earth: What It Means for the Future
China Discovers a New Moon Mineral That Might Eventually Power Fusion Reactors
The substance may aid in avoiding the laborious job of locating helium-3 on Earth. According to Chinese official media, a new substance discovered on the Moon has spurred China to declare intentions to undertake three uncrewed missions in the next ten years in order to compete with the US' lunar presence. Because of its helium-3 concentration, the substance has the potential … [Read more...] about China Discovers a New Moon Mineral That Might Eventually Power Fusion Reactors
Pits On The Moon That Remain At A Temperature Perfect For Living In Are Found by Scientists
These geological structures hover at a comfortable temperature and they could be ideal places for shelter. NASA-funded researchers have found that the shadowed regions in the strange geological structures known as lunar pits hover at a comfortable 17°C (63°F), a wonderful temperature for working and living in. This discovery might fundamentally alter how humans explore the … [Read more...] about Pits On The Moon That Remain At A Temperature Perfect For Living In Are Found by Scientists
Photographer Uses 2 Million Photos to Create GIF of Moon Movement
Andrew McCarthy, an astronomer, spent a month chasing the Moon in order to create a gif that captures the beauty of its movement. He put together a spectacular look at how it "dances in the sky" using over 2 million individual photos. This dance, known as libration, is caused by the Moon's slightly tilted axis and elliptical orbit around Earth. McCarthy set out to make his … [Read more...] about Photographer Uses 2 Million Photos to Create GIF of Moon Movement