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China delivered rocks from the far side of the moon. They appear to be significantly different from the nearside

A new analysis of material brought back from the far side of the Moon by China's Chang'e-6 mission has found evidence that ...

What happens if the Moon disappears

The Moon exerts a constant physical influence on Earth through gravity, light, and orbital interaction. Its mass shapes ocean ...
Astronomy

Why does the same side of the Moon always face Earth?

During its initial molten phase, the Moon experienced tidal bulges on its near and far sides due to Earth's immense gravitational pull. The Moon's rotation initially carried these gravitationally ...
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Full moon calendar 2026: When to see the next full moon

The next full moon will be on Sunday, Feb. 1. 5:09 p.m. (EST). It will officially reach its full moon phase at 5:09 p.m. EST ...