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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.
How the CIA 'kidnapped' a Soviet moon probe during the space race
By Leonard David published
To gain insight on how the Soviet Union built moon-bound gear, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) carried out a covert spy job on a Soviet exhibit in 1959.
'An oasis in the desert': NASA's Curiosity rover finds pure sulfur in Martian rocks
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered a rare element on Mars after it drove over a rock and cracked it open.
The sun's next solar cycle has begun, 'starquakes' suggest
By Robert Lea published
Even though the sun's current solar cycle hasn't reached its peak yet, scientists have seen signs that the next 11-year solar cycle is already getting ready for its time to shine.
How to make a comet
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Meta description: Learn how to make your very own comet with these cool NASA experiments.
How to recreate a solar eclipse
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
You don't have to wait for the next solar eclipse to learn more about them, not when you can just make your own!
Whip up a moon-like crater
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Want to learn more about the moon and how craters are formed? This neat NASA experiment will take your learning to new heights.
NASA just beamed a Missy Elliott song to Venus
By Stefanie Waldek published
"The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” traveled 158 million miles (254 million kilometers) to our neighbor.
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