Based on measurements of the lunar soil and NASA guidelines on skin contact with hot objects, you would probably be able to press a bare hand against the hottest lunar soil without feeling uncomfortably warm. But if your hand hit a rock, you might find yourself yanking it back in pain. Read More

Tides are caused by the strong gravitational pull exerted by the Sun and the Moon on the Earth's surface. Formation of high and low tides: The water of the Earth closer to the Moon gets pulled under the influence of Moon's gravitational force, thereby causing a rise of ocean water towards the Moon. Read More

When is the next blue moon? The next blue moon takes place on . This is because it will be the third of four full Moons in an astronomical season (in this instance, the period between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox). Read More

Saturn Saturn is very large and is the second largest planet in the Solar System. However, it is made up mostly of gas and is less dense than water. Since it is lighter than water, it can float on water. Read More

At 2.5 million light-years from Earth, the Andromeda Galaxy is the most distant object visible with the naked eye. It's the closest major galaxy to the Milky Way, and can only be seen if you have a really dark sky. However, the good news is that it's visible all year round from the UK. Read More

Merritt Reservoir Wide-open spaces and dark skies make Nebraska a top destination for seeing stars. At Merritt Reservoir in Cherry County, astronomy fans from around the world converge in late summer for the Nebraska Star Party , but you can see the Great Star Show any time-in the Sandhills and in rural locations throughout the state. Read More

They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The Milky Way is a large barred spiral galaxy. All the stars we see in the night sky are in our own Milky Way Galaxy. Our galaxy is called the Milky Way because it appears as a milky band of light in the sky when you see it in a really dark area. Read More

Among the stunning variety of worlds in our solar system, only Earth is known to host life. But other moons and planets show signs of potential habitability. Read More