UNCOVERED: 6 - The Untold Story

How a cosmic coincidence gives Earth its ‘perfect’ solar eclipses

A solar eclipse is a rare, visually striking phenomenon. The Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, temporarily hiding our star – a geometrical alignment spanning millions of miles.

The Conversation · Aug 10

What will happen on August 12? Four celestial events and a rumoured gravity blackout

On August 12, 2026, skywatchers will witness a remarkable cosmic event featuring a total solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, and the alignment of six planets in the pre-dawn sky. As the New Moon enhances visibility for faint meteors, a rumor about a seven-second gravity blackout is…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Moon for sale: Dennis Hope claims he sold 611 million acres, with Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Ronald Reagan among buyers

Dennis Hope's decades-long venture in selling lunar real estate rests on his interpretation of an international treaty. Nonetheless, legal authorities counter his assertions, emphasizing that the treaty prevents any government from conferring property rights on individuals, thus nullifying private ownership of space. Noteworthy is that Hope has sold numerous plots…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Part of a rocket crashed into the Moon – why this could threaten future lunar bases

In the early hours of Wednesday morning August 5 the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket crashed into the Moon in an uncontrolled collision.

The Conversation · Aug 7

First images show impact of SpaceX rocket crashing into the Moon

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Here's Why Skywatchers Say 12 August Could Be the Best Night of the Year, and the Hoax To Ignore

A partial eclipse by day, a six-planet dawn, and a moonless Perseid peak make 12 August a rare US skywatching day. Here's what to see, when to look, and the gravity hoax to ignore.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

NASA says a billion-dollar bill for a recycled Moon rover is simply too high

NASA's proposed PROMISE Moon rover could cost up to $1.33 billion despite plans to reuse existing Mars rover engineering hardware.

TechRadar · Aug 6

SpaceX’s rocket trashes the moon

The collision is a reminder that we’re junking everything we touch

Salon · Aug 6

What to know about the total solar eclipse on August 12

On August 12 the Moon will completely block out the Sun during a rare total solar eclipse across much of northern Spain. Here is what to know about the phenomenon, the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe in 20 years.

France 24 · Aug 6

Solar eclipses are a source of fascination, legends and scientific discovery

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The Conversation · Aug 6