One well-known ancient legend speaks of Nian, a hideous monster that feasted on human flesh on New Year’s Day. Because the ...

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

A groundbreaking discovery has revealed an unexplained heat source on the Moon’s far side. Linked to an enormous granite ...

A chunk of space rock that visited near Earth's orbit last year was widely called a "mini-moon," a nickname that was more ...

Lunar New Year, widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities around the planet, ...

According to the Chinese Zodiac, which follows a 12-year cycle, each year is represented by a different animal, all embodying ...

Whether you're unfamiliar with the occasion or need a refresher, this guide to ushering in the Year of the Snake has you ...

While Charon is currently listed as a satellite or moon by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), consideration is being given to it perhaps being classified as a dwarf planet in its own right, ...

The World Monuments Fund submission highlights that there are almost 100 sites on the Moon bearing traces of the human history of space exploration.

O ne of Earth’s seven quasi-moons has just got a new name: Asteroid 2004 GU9 is now known as Cardea, one of the Roman deities of doors and thresholds with a particular focus on hinges.

On Jan. 13, a lunar occultation of Mars was visible from various parts of the world. During this celestial event, the Moon ...