Some say supermoons are an "embarrassment to everything else we call super", but astrophysicist Brad Tucker reckons tonight is still a good excuse to go and have a look at the moon.
Category Archives: The moon
Facing extinction, ‘laser porting’ and space honeymoons: Michio Kaku’s vision of our future
What will the future of humanity look like? Renowned physicist Michio Kaku predicts it will be in space — and says we may not have any choice in the matter if we want to avoid extinction.
Longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century creates blood Moon
Early risers across Australia are rewarded with a spectacular sight, with the Moon turning red as the Earth's shadow falls across it.
These award-winning photos of the night sky will blow your mind
A breathtaking image that captures the night sky above the rugged beauty of southern Tasmania has won Australia's most prestigious astrophotography award. See all the winners and find out what makes a good photo great.
Would you become a citizen of Asgardia?
It's hoping to be recognised as a new, independent "space nation", and Russian billionaire Igor Ashurbeyli has recently declared himself Head of Nation.
Moon contains more water than we thought: study
A study of volcanic glass beads that were brought back by the Apollo 15 and 17 missions in the 1970s suggests there is an abundance of water inside the Moon.