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Walk in space to celebrate the moon's day
Space science

Walk in space to celebrate the moon's day

Two shuttle astronauts Endeavor made a space walk yesterday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the human landing on the moon for the first time.

December 17, 2018
Why do corals appear around the Sun and Moon?
Environment

Why do corals appear around the Sun and Moon?

Sometimes we will find in the sky filled with silver gray clouds, when the sunlight or the moon shines on the clouds, the surroundings will be a faded silver halo. The h…

December 16, 2018
The halo of the moon appears in England
Environment

The halo of the moon appears in England

On the night of February 2 (British time), there are many people in England who witness a strange aura of light surrounding the moon.

December 16, 2018
'King's tide' raged on the earth
Environment

'King's tide' raged on the earth

Unusually high tides appear throughout the planet this week as the moon and the sun approach the most Earthly of the year.

December 16, 2018