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Moon-bound again: 4 astronauts will fly farther than anyone since 1970s

AI image (Picture credit: OpenAI via ChatGPT) Four Artemis-II astronauts will return for a 10-day deep-space mission that’ll test new spacecraft, new partnerships and a new approach to lunar exploration“As I take man’s last step from the surface, back home for some time to come – but we believe not too long into the future […]

Saudi Arabia Ramadan 2026 moon sighting date: KSA Supreme Court calls on Muslims to sight Al Hijri 1447 crescent

Saudi Arabia Supreme Court Calls for Ramadan 2026 Crescent Moon Sighting As Ramadan approaches in 2026, the Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has once again issued its annual call for Muslims across the country to observe the crescent moon to determine the official start of the holy month. According to an official […]

Is Ramadan 2026 delayed? Saudi Arabia confirms no Shaaban Moon sighting | World News

Shaaban crescent not sighted in Saudi Arabia / AI Image Saudi Arabia’s official moon-sighting committees reported that the crescent moon marking the start of Shaaban 1447 AH was not sighted on the evening of January 18, 2026. As a result, Monday, January 19, 2026, will be observed as the 30th day of Rajab, and the […]

Tonight’s Full Moon Will Appear Bigger and Brighter in Sky | Udaipur Kiran

Bhopal, December 4 (Udaipur Kiran) – Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a special celestial treat tonight as Thursday brings this year’s final full moon, which will appear as a supermoon. The moon will look relatively larger and more luminous in the night sky and can be observed glowing throughout the night. National Award-winning science communicator […]

Last Full Moon of 2025: This one zodiac sign will have the biggest manifestation moment of the year

The December Full Moon, or the Cold Moon, arrives as a soft reset. An invitation to clear the year’s emotional clutter and plant fresh intentions before stepping into 2026. Each zodiac sign receives a unique doorway to manifest something meaningful, whether in love, career, money or inner peace. Astrologer Neeraj Dhankher offers manifestation tips to […]

How Pluto captured a moon almost its own size |

Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, has become central to research on how small worlds form and evolve in the outer Solar System. The pair orbits a shared centre of mass that lies outside Pluto’s surface, a feature that sets the system apart from typical planet and moon relationships. This distinctive arrangement has raised long standing questions […]

How ESA plans to make astronaut food from thin air for Moon and Mars missions |

Long-duration space missions to the Moon or Mars present one of humanity’s greatest scientific and logistical challenges: how to ensure astronauts receive a sustainable and nutritious food supply without relying on resupply missions from Earth. Traditional storage-based solutions are not viable for journeys spanning years, while cultivating food in microgravity has yet to prove efficient […]

Why is the Moon slowly moving away from Earth every year and what does it reveal about our planet’s future |

For billions of years, the Moon has been Earth’s steadfast companion, influencing tides, stabilising our planet’s tilt, and shaping the evolution of life. Yet precise laser measurements reveal an astonishing truth: the Moon is drifting away from Earth by about 3.8 centimetres each year. This seemingly minor movement is, in fact, a window into the […]

November supermoon 2025: Witness the closest and brightest full moon of the year with tips on how and when to watch the Beaver Moon |

On the night of 6 November 2025, sky-watchers will be treated to one of the most striking celestial events of the year. The November supermoon, often called the Beaver Moon, will be the closest full moon of 2025, appearing noticeably larger and brighter than any other moon this year. This extraordinary alignment occurs when the […]

NASA’s drastic plan: Nuclear bombs could be used to stop ‘City-Killer’ asteroid headed for the moon |

The growing precision of space observation has placed planetary defence at the centre of contemporary astrophysics. Among emerging candidates for mitigation planning, asteroid 2024 YR4 has prompted renewed attention to the role of nuclear disruption as a viable last-resort option against potential celestial collisions. Discovered in December 2024, this near-Earth asteroid follows an orbit that […]