
August new moon 2022: Planet Mercury reaches greatest elongation
Reference The new moon of August occurs on Aug. 27 at 4:17 a.m. EDT (0817 GMT). Our guide describes which planets and constellations are visible during August's new moon 2022.
Scientists say a giant impact knocked off the raw ingredients for the moon off the primitive molten Earth and into orbit.
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