Although the rocks that record the earliest parts of Earth’s history have been destroyed or deformed over time by more than four billion years of geology, scientists can use modern rocks, moon samples ...

Some lucky children will be able to catch a total solar eclipse April 8 alongside their parents. Here are some ideas to help ...

The leading explanation for all of these mysteries is known as the giant impact hypothesis. According to this story, when the ...

A lunar eclipse offers a unique chance to excite children's interest in astronomy. It can be taught through hands-on ...

Illustration of a stage in the formation of the Earth-moon system. The Earth had recently formed (4,600 million years ago) when it was struck by a large protoplanet, sometimes dubbed Theia ...