How do the Moon's mountains compare to those on Earth? Thanks to the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter’s detailed imaging, we now know. Join us as we explore these massive lunar features, uncovering ...

There’s a whole range of geological features visible on the Moon. From the seas and craters already discussed, through to valleys, faults and mountains. The latter can be particularly impressive ...

The South Pole-Aitken basin is the moon's oldest and largest visible crater ... They identified and analyzed more than 200 mountain formations scattered around the basin, geologic features ...

The Rwenzori Mountains are the oft-forgotten of Africa’s three tallest peaks. Aus Geo ADVENTURE’s Dan Slater joins legendary Aussie adventurer Tim Macartney-Snape and heads high to the roof of Africa ...

First thing’s first – it is not made of cheese! The Moon actually has a very rocky surface, with lots of mountains and valleys, just like here on Earth. The Moon’s surface does not have any ...

varying from region to region across the surface of the moon. On Earth, volcanic ash from the Changbai Mountains in northeast China is considered close to the lunar soil composition and has ...

A passenger plane flying over the full Moon before landing in California in early August The sun lingers slightly above or just below the horizon, while towering mountains project dark shadows.