Since the discovery of Mars in 1610, Mars has been a point of focus for scientific exploration. Yes, Mars harbors moons. The moons look like asteroids and are covered with craters made of iron and rock. But, unlike Earth, which …
Three rovers are operating on Mars as of August 2023 – Curiosity, Perseverance, and Zhurong. In total, 8 rovers have been launched to Mars, with 7 successfully landing. The rovers that landed on Mars are Mars 3, Sojourner, Spirit, and Opportunity. …
When you look up from Earth, the moon gracefully moves through different sizes and shapes. But did you know that seeing the moon can be more challenging than it may seem? Many things influence whether we can spot our familiar …
With the astronaut’s working and daily routines aboard the International Space Station (ISS), some things seem quite different from what we know or experience on Earth. There are many things we think are the norm, and we often take them …
A full moon is when we see the entire moon in the night sky. It is one of the phases and it appears about once a month (29.5 days), and the full moon will be seen for 2-3 days. The …
The Moon has captivated people on Earth for millennia. We know that the Moon doesn’t actually change, but it can appear to change throughout the lunar cycle. We have marveled at the ever-changing Moon and wondered, “How do moon phases work?” How …
Everyone has taken a moment and thought of the moon; it has fascinated us for ages. See, the moon isn’t just a beautiful nightlight. Sometimes, it’s a minute silver; sometimes, it’s a full circle; other times, it goes into the …
The moon has its own gravitational effect on the lunar surface. According to NASA scientists, the gravity on the moon is approximately 1.62 meters per second squared, whereas the Earth’s surface has a gravitational pull of 9.8 meters per second …
Jupiter is often referred to as a “failed star” because it is made mostly of hydrogen and helium, which is similar to that of stars. However, Jupiter is not a failed star because its mass is not large enough to cause a …
Of Jupiter’s 90+ moons, Europa is one of the leaders in the pack. It is the sixth closest moon to Jupiter. Europa, with the other largest moons – Lo, Ganymede, and Callisto – were the first moons to be discovered outside of …