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Blood Moon visible across Montana during total lunar eclipse

The moon turned a blood-red color early Tuesday morning as a total lunar eclipse was visible across Montana. The total eclipse was visible for about an hour, beginning at 4:04 a.m. and reaching it's maximum eclipse at 4:33 a.m. During a total lunar

NASA announces overhaul of Artemis lunar program amid technical delays

NASA announces overhaul of Artemis lunar program amid technical delays

NASA on Friday abruptly said it was shaking up its Artemis lunar program that has suffered multiple delays in recent years, a bid to ensure Americans can return to the Moon's surface by 2028. That goal remains unchanged, but the US space agency is shifting its flight lineup

NASA announces overhaul of Artemis lunar program amid technical delays

NASA announces overhaul of Artemis lunar program amid technical delays

NASA on Friday said it would revise its Artemis lunar program that has suffered multiple delays in recent years, in a bid to ensure Americans can return to the Moon's surface by 2028. The US space agency will add missions between this spring's Artemis 2 and

Eclipse chasers book Europe trips early for the August 2026 totality

Travelers usually plan their summer around beach sunsets, but this year, many are booking flights to watch the sun disappear instead. The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, steers itineraries across parts of Europe and the North Atlantic, with dedicated skywatchers planning trips months ahead to secure clear skies

NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission over technical issues

NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission over technical issues

NASA chief Jared Isaacman on Saturday ruled out a March launch for Artemis 2, the first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years, citing technical issues. Workers detected a problem with helium flow to the massive SLS rocket that will "take the March launch window

Research reveals shrinking Moon could mean more moonquakes

Research reveals shrinking Moon could mean more moonquakes

By Dean Murray New research confirms the moon is shrinking. Studies have uncovered over a thousand previously unknown tectonic ridges across our celestial neighbor's surface that show it is contracting. The find could help keep upcoming lunar exploration missions safe by assessing potential for future moonquakes. Smithsonian planetary

From dino poop to quantum physics, MSU Science Night had it all

From dino poop to quantum physics, MSU Science Night had it all

A children’s science fair brought families to campus last Thursday evening for interactive demonstrations and outreach led by MSU science departments and community organizations. The event featured a range of science activities designed to engage participants through touch, experimentation and conversation. Stations were hosted by educators, graduate students and