Scientists have studied the moon's surface for decades to help piece together its complex geological and evolutionary history ...

The Moon meets the Red Planet’s rival in Scorpius, skims close to Saturn, and reaches New phase in the sky this week.

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

After all, it's visible from space! Yet, according to various calculations of the dark spot and models of the moon's plumes, Phillips says it should take something like 100 years to create a layer ...