Does Earth have a temporary second moon? What astronomers actually discovered

Astronomers discovered a "quasi-satellite" of Earth, also known as a "quasi-moon," dubbed 2025 PN7 in 2025. NASA told Snopes ...
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Why The Moon Is Getting Farther From Earth Every Year – And What It Means For Us

The Moon, our constant celestial companion, is drifting away from Earth at a slow but measurable rate. According to a detailed study published byThe Conversation, the Moon is moving approximately 1.5 ...
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Earth’s two moons challenge everything about our sky

Humanity’s relationship with the moon has always been simple. One planet, one moon — a cosmic partnership as reliable as sunrise. But that clarity just got murkier. Astronomers have confirmed ...

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on January 11

As of Sunday, Jan. 11, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 42% of the Moon will be lit ...

The lunar cycle and the next supermoon: Understanding the many phases of the moon

From crescent slivers to glowing supermoons, the moon continues to shape our calendars, our tides and our sense of wonder, ...
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How tracking the Moon helped astronomers unlock our understanding of celestial motion

Historical observations of the Moon's motion, dating back to ancient civilizations, played a crucial role in the development of timekeeping and calendar systems. The Moon's orbital cycle can be ...