What does it mean when someone mentions a “gibbous” moon? A gibbous moon is any moon that appears more than half illuminated but is less than full. The word “gibbous” roots from the meaning “hump-backed,” which is just how the …
All planets vary in their color because of the material they are made of and the ability of their atmospheres and surfaces to absorb and reflect sunlight. While Mercury has a dark grey color due to its rocky and dusty …
The space race is the name given to that specific phase of the Cold War when the Soviet Union and the United States of America engaged in a battle within the domains of space science, technology, and innovation. In a …
The seventh planet in the solar system from the Sun, Uranus, has the largest diameter after two other planets, Saturn and Jupiter, in the solar system and is known to exist 2.9 billion km away from the Sun. Discovered in …
Space is a massive phenomenon with unique celestial bodies roaming about. One of the most controversial and, no doubt, terrifying celestial body that exists in space is a black hole. A black hole is often confused with a wormhole which …
The world is becoming more and more advanced with technology, from cars to mobile phones in recent times. One field that still requires a lot of advancement is outer space since exploring or reaching the Moon, and other planets have …
Our solar system consists of many celestial bodies, including spherical planets and a large number of natural satellites. Natural satellites, also known as moons, come in many sizes, shapes, and types. They are a lot more than rock balls circling …
In many ways, traveling from the Earth to the moon is quite similar to going from any point A to point B on planet Earth. There are different routes one can take that determine the time it takes to get …
We can see stars in the sky on any clear night as twinkling little dots. By definition, they are an astronomical object that are essentially balls of gas that are typically made of helium and hydrogen. They are kept together …
What is the hottest planet in our solar system? Any guesses? As the planet closest to the sun, Mercury is the one people usually name the hottest. If you go by the planets in order you might be surprised to …