Astronomers have for decades tried to figure out how Pluto captured its largest moon. Now, there’s a new theory
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Mars in opposition: See why the Red Planet will appear closer and brighter
The Red Planet will be at its closest point to Earth, also known as perigee, on Jan. 12 and will be exactly opposite the sun ...
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How Pluto captured its largest moon Charon with a 10-hour icy 'kiss'
Pluto may have got romantic to capture its largest moon, colliding and engaging in a passionate but icy 10 hour kiss with ...
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Martian Moon Deimos In High-Res - UAE Hope Probe Observations
Hope probe captured high-resolution image of Mars' moon Deimos. The spacecraft flew "as close as 100km (62 miles)" from the Martian moon. Credit: UAE Space Agency Music: Intonation by Gavin Luke / cou ...
Which planet in the solar system is known as the "Red Planet"? Find Out Now!
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The first full moon of 2025, January's Wolf Moon, peaks Monday. Here's where and when to see it.
The next and first full moon of the year, also known as the Wolf Moon, will be in peak view on Monday. January's full moon will reach peak illumination at 5:27 p.m. ET on Monday, according to NASA.