Without the moon, life on Earth might not even be possible. At one quarter the diameter of the Earth and one sixth its gravity, our celestial neighbor plays a critical role in setting marine-life ...

So the bottom line is that the gravity of the closer tidal bulge on the Earth is pulling the Moon forward, which increases ...

It turns out the moon does more than move the tides — it may also influence one of the ocean’s top predators. Scientists have found that shark behavior changes with lunar phases, from feeding patterns ...

Are you ready for this year's rare lunar event? It'll be here before you know it. New Yorkers will be able to bask in the vibrancy of a total lunar eclipse in mid-March, but what exactly should you ...

Night owls and astronomy enthusiasts will want to look up in the skies late tonight in Colorado, and hope there aren’t too many clouds to see the moon. For the first time in three years there will be ...

A partial solar eclipse will come to Earth on Saturday, March 29, 2025, as the moon passes in front of the sun. From Earth, photographers will capture images of a bite being taken out of the sun. From ...

The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. “Is the Moon getting farther away from Earth?” – ...