Astronomers have discovered a whopping 128 new Saturn moons. This brings Saturn's moon total to 274, by far the most of any planet in our solar system.
Researchers in Australia have discovered a new record holder for the oldest impact crater on Earth yet known. The impact dates back some 3.5 billion years.
The lunar lander Athena - Intuitive Machines' 2nd mission to the moon - made it to the surface on March 6, 2025. Unfortunately, it appears to be tipped over.
Kelly Kizer Whitt - EarthSky’s nature and travel vlogger on YouTube - writes and edits some of the most fascinating stories at EarthSky.org. She's been writing about science, with a focus on astronomy, for decades. She began her career at Astronomy Magazine and made regular contributions to other outlets, including AstronomyToday and the Sierra Club. She has nine published books, including a children's picture book, Solar System Forecast, and a young adult dystopian novel, A Different Sky.
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