planets

Why smaller planets are better at building large moons

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New simulations describing how the moons, incl earthown moooformed strongly imply that the exomoons more likely to be found around rocks exoplanets. Our moon is thought to have ESTABLISHED when a March-The planetary giant called Theia crashed into Earth, leaving a huge scar on our planet and melting its entire surface. It is believed that … Read more

The nearby summer sky features the Perseids, the blue moon, the planets, and the Milky Way

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Summer nights are the shortest, but also the warmest – making them especially attractive for skygazing. The next few months feature the best meteor shower of the year in August, the return of multiple planets and a partial lunar eclipse before the season ends. Here are five things to look out for while you’re out … Read more