Head outside after the sun sets Thursday and you might catch a glimpse of a spectacular sight rising in the night sky.

Pakistan, May 15 -- A new scientific breakthrough from NASA has shed light on one of the Moon's long-standing mysteries: why its Earth-facing side looks so distinct from the far side we never see.

The buck moon is the first full moon in July and will be one of the most clearly visible lunar events of the year.

The science behind why the Earth will spin just a little bit faster on July 9, July 22, and August 5, this year.

NASA has shared detailed insights on how space travel affects the human body, from radiation exposure to gravity changes.

On July 9 — and two other upcoming dates — the moon will be at its maximum distance from the equator, Timeanddate.com notes.

The Moon and Earth are drifting gradually further apart. Every year the gap between them increases by a few centimetres. We know that the Moon’s gravity has an important effect on Earth - from ...

Still, the Moon remains a key target for exploration. “The Moon helps stabilise Earth’s rotation and plays a major role in ocean tides, affecting ecosystems and daily life,” said Park.