New research published in the Earth and Planetary Science Letters journal suggests the moon's oldest crater, the South Pole-Aitken basin, may be round, as opposed to the oval shape than scientists ...

Understanding the Moon’s history requires examining its formation and the events that shaped its surface. For years, ...

As it grows, it is known as a waxing moon, and gradually increases from a waxing "crescent" (for its shape into the first quarter moon. As it continues to brighten, it takes on an oblong ...

"A rounder, more circular shape indicates that an object struck the moon's surface at a more vertical angle, possibly similar to dropping a rock straight down onto the ground," Bernhardt said.

When you look up in the night sky, our moon is unmissable.Just like Earth, it's round and has a solid, rocky surface. But is ...

Artwork: Nasa is seeking proposals for a lander to take humans to the Moon's surface Nasa has outlined more details of its plans for a landing craft that will take humans to the lunar surface.

Our moon goes through phases, sometimes turning red or disappearing into shadows. Here's what you need to know about the full moon.