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Grand Canyons on Moon Were Made in a Matter of Minutes

Two Grand Canyon-size valleys on the far side of the moon formed within 10 minutes, scientists say

Two Grand Canyon-size features on the far side of the moon were likely formed in about 10 minutes after an unknown object slammed into the moon 3.8 billion years ago.

NPR · 1d

The moon's grand canyons were carved in the blink of an eye

The Earth's Grand Canyon took millions of years to carve, but the moon's grand canyons took about ten minutes.

The New York Times · 1d

Grand Canyons on the Moon Were Made in a Matter of Minutes

Scientists proposed an explanation for the formation of Vallis Schrödinger and Vallis Planck near the lunar south pole, which are each about the size of Earth’s Grand Canyon.

NASA’s VIPER Moon Rover Gets a 2nd Chance

The New York Times · 15h

NASA Gave Up a Ride to the Moon. This Startup’s Rover Took It.

After the space agency canceled its VIPER rover, an empty space was available on a private spacecraft that will still head to the lunar surface.

Space.com · 1d

VIPER back from the dead? NASA asks US companies to partner on ice-hunting moon rover

"NASA is looking forward to partnering with U.S. industry to meet the challenges of performing volatiles science in the lunar environment."

Daily Galaxy on MSN · 12h

NASA’s VIPER Moon Rover Gets a Second Chance as NASA Turns to Private Industry for Revival

NASA’s VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) mission, initially set to explore the moon’s south pole for crucial water ice deposits, faced a significant setback when it was canceled in July 2024 due to budget constraints.

Full Moon, February and Valentine's Day

Newsweek on MSN · 17h

Snow Moon 2025: How To See February 2025's Full Moon

The second full moon of the year—arriving on February 12—takes its name from the dusting of snowfall common at this time of year.

YAHOO!News · 10h

When is the next full moon? February 2025 snow moon will rise before Valentine's Day

Here's when and how to watch the next full moon and February's rare planetary parade across Pennsylvania skies, starting with shiny and bright Venus.

Indianapolis Star on MSN · 1d

When is the next full moon? February's 'Snow Moon' shines in Indiana before Valentine's Day

February is when Venus — named after the Roman goddess of love — shines her brightest. Here's how to spot it and the full moon before Valentine's Day.

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Venus and the moon dance over the Eiffel Tower in stunning 'planetary parade' photo from Paris

A French astrophotographer has captured a stunning photo of Venus and the moon shining above the Eiffel Tower in Paris, ...

Space on MSN16h

See the moon and Jupiter grab 'the Bull' by the horns this week

Skywatchers on Thursday evening, Feb. 6, will notice an eye-catching pairing-off between two of the brightest objects in the ...

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China plans to send a flying robot to search for water on the moon’s far side

China plans to send a flying robot to the far side of the moon next year to search for the frozen water that could hold the ...

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Lunar rocks help scientists pinpoint when the moon crystallized

Even though humans have pondered the moon since the first of us looked skyward, there is still much we don't know about it.

Space on MSN2d

Trump administration removes Apollo moon rock from White House Oval Office

Moon rocks have also made brief visits at the White House. During Trump's first term in office, a different Apollo 17 rock ...

Private prisons poised to cash in, at-home flu tests, canyons on the moon: Catch up on the day’s stories

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Grand Canyons on Moon Were Made in a Matter of Minutes

NASA’s VIPER Moon Rover Gets a 2nd Chance

Full Moon, February and Valentine's Day

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