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The average distance between the Earth and the Moon is 238,555 miles. Enough to theoretically fit every planet in our solar system in end to end, with about 4,990 miles to spare.

According to a recent article by Space.com writer Clara Moskowitz, a meteorite that crashed in to the moon's surface on March 17 has resulted in a new hole on the moon's surface.

NASA's lunar spacecraft has sent back over 192 Terabytes of data -- including some gorgeous new photos of the moon's terrain.

NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured exciting new imagery, which shows evidence for the existence of liquid water on one of Saturn's moons.

Newly discovered caves on our moon could very well lead to the future moon outpost that is vital towards our hopes of exploring our solar system.

Bill O'Reilly takes on all those pinheads who think that gravity is enuf. But in a fantasy smackdown with Richard Feynman, who fares better? Videos after the jump.

Among the lunar-phase calendars usually found stacked in crystal shops and New-Age book stores, a radial version by designer and type founder Dimitre Lima stands out.

The Earth's shadow cast against the Moon evokes the space shuttle Discovery's dwindling, penumbral career.

For the first time since 1638, a lunar eclipse coincides with the winter solstice. Add the Ursid meteor shower, and the tonight's sky offers a triple dose of wintry glamor.

Is it the surface of an asteroid? Alzheimer's-ravaged brain tissue riddled with amyloid plaques? An electron micrograph of Limburger cheese? Answer after the jump.