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Why is the moon sometimes visible during the day?
Daytime sightings of the moon create a unique spectacle, with its brightness surpassing the sky due to its proximity to Earth; often visible around full moons, visibility during the day depends on atmospheric conditions, seasons and occasional optical illusion
Yogev Israeli | 09.01.24
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First supermoon of the year to be visible Monday night
The natural phenomenon will make the lunar body seem brighter and larger then usual; It attracts many spectators around the world
Yogev Israeli | 08.19.24
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Scientists propose a lunar Noah's Ark to preserve Earth's biorepository
With over 8 million species on Earth and more than 1 million threatened, the lunar installation would enable long-term storage of samples from the most endangered animals in a passive and durable facility
Ynetnews | 08.07.24
To reach the diamonds, one would have to travel more than 400 kilometers deep.
Water is from the Moon, diamonds are from Mercury
A Chinese spacecraft discovered evidence of water-bearing crystals on the Moon, while researchers speculate on the existence of a vast diamond layer deep within Mercury, veteran Chandra X-ray Observatory faces the risk of closure; This Week in Space 
Ettay Nevo, Davidson Institute of Science | 08.03.24
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A potentially habitable moon cave
Researchers discover first indications of a horizontal cave at the base of a vertical shaft on the Moon, which could provide shelter for astronauts from the harsh conditions on the lunar surface
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 07.27.24
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Newly found moon caves suggest new possibilities for permanent bases
Lunar caves may protect future astronauts from cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures and meteorites, making them ideal for housing crewed bases
Ynetnews | 07.22.24
There's oxygen present, but in lesser amounts, The moon Europa, as captured during the pass of the spacecraft Juno in September 2022
NASA Findings indicate potential for life-sustaining conditions on icy moons Enceladus and Europa
While the surface and shallow subsurface are bombarded by ionizing radiation that could degrade chemical biosignatures, radiolysis experiments suggest that amino acids can survive just under the surface
Ynetnews | 07.22.24
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Space dust Lego-like bricks can help us build on the Moon
Modular construction method aims to address the challenges of building on the lunar surface, offering flexible and scalable designs for habitats and research facilities 
Ynetnews | 07.09.24
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Waves likely shape Titan's shorelines, new study finds
Titan, Saturn's largest moon, has a unique geography with rivers, lakes, seas, and waves composed of liquid methane and ethane hydrocarbons due to extreme cold temperatures, making it unique in the solar system
Ynetnews | 06.26.24
Success in the three main objectives, gearing up for the major challenges ahead. Launch of the "Starship" for its fourth test flight
Samples from the far side: This week in space
The Chinese spacecraft is on its way back to Earth with the first samples from the far side of the moon; Boeing launched its first manned spacecraft; A Japanese billionaire canceled his moon tourism flight, and Hubble's troubles continue
Eatty Nevo/ Davidson Institute of Science | 06.14.24
Chang'e 6 lunar probe and Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket combination sit atop launch pad at Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province, China, May 3, 2024
China's Chang'e 6 lunar mission achieves historic landing on far side of moon
China's lunar program, named after a Chinese legend goddess residing on the Moon, is driven by competition with other countries, with plans to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030 
Ynetnews | 06.03.24
Exploring new technologies. An illustration of the ACS3 satellite after deployment of the sail
Samples from the far side of the Moon: This Week in Space
An ambitious Chinese mission, a new lunar atlas, a sail spacecraft and a communications deal; This Week In Space 
Ettay Nevo / The Davidson Institute of Science | 05.11.24
The lunar rovers are designed both for use by astronauts as well as for unmanned activities
The new lunar rovers: This week in space
NASA selects models for the new moon rover, a new lunar time standard, Chinese reconnaissance satellites, and a distant exoplanet with a dark side - this week in space
Davidson Institute of Science | 04.12.24
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Here's what you need to know about today's total solar eclipse
We won't see it here in Israel but millions in North America and around that part of the world will see the moon completely blot out the sun for just a couple of minutes
Reuters | 04.08.24
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A private spacecraft en route to the moon: This week in space
A newly discovered subterranean ocean on Saturn's moon, troubles with the Mars rover, and an Israeli satellite deal could launch us into space
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 02.23.24
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