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NASA confirms Earth has 2 moons, kind of

According to NASA, a small asteroid named 2025 PN7 is what scientists are calling a “quasi-moon,” which is considered a rare ...

NASA confirms ‘second moon.’ Here's the best way to see it in SC.

NASA confirms a quasi-moon (called 2025 PN 27) above Earth. Charleston's planetarium already has plans to showcase it in an exhibit.
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November full moon could be largest, brightest of 2025. Here's how to view in Illinois

Potentially the largest and brightest supermoon of 2025 will rise in early November. Here's how to view it in Illinois.

NASA group launches defense probe to protect Earth from Manhattan-size comet

A NASA-backed planetary defense group has reportedly begun efforts to pinpoint comet 3I/ATLAS after it was observed emitting ...
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An asteroid might be heading for the moon. Should we nuke it?

If an asteroid is on a collision course with the moon, what should humanity do? Try to nudge the space rock out of the way before it strikes? Obliterate it with a nuclear explosion? Such a cosmic ...

Meteor shower from Halley's Comet will peak this week. Here's how and when to look up

NASA says the meteor shower is best viewed during the pre-dawn hours, but the sweet spot is between midnight and 2 a.m. Make ...

SpaceX could have Artemis competition. What to know as NASA revisits moon landing plans

NASA is looking for new ideas for moon landers to help astronauts return to the surface of the moon as progress for SpaceX's ...

With SpaceX Behind Schedule, NASA Will Seek More Moon Lander Ideas

Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, and Lockheed Martin are among the contractors that may compete with Elon Musk’s company in ...

Earth has an unexpected new moon-and it's been here for decades

Technically, it's not a real moon. It's what scientists call a quasi-moon-a space rock that doesn't orbit Earth directly but ...