Learn how the Moon’s phases form, why it changes shape in the sky each night, and what each stage — from new moon to full moon — actually means.

In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we break down the complicated science of tides and why some places have massive tidal swings while others do not. We also cover the role of ancient viral DNA ...

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

A king tide is a non-scientific term used to describe exceptionally high tides. Higher than normal tides typically occur ...

These high tides, sometimes called king tides, occur during full moons a few times a year in the fall on the East Coast. But ...

Charleston is set to see some of the week’s most significant coastal impacts, with water likely spilling into low-lying areas of downtown.

Though decades have passed since the Space Race took place, Earth’s moon remains the only place beyond our planet where humans have set foot. As the brightest and largest object in our night sky, the ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Along with astronomical influences, there are also meteorological influences that can cause tides to be even higher, as seen this morning when salt water crept up the coast ...

Paris Alston: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. This afternoon begins the summer solstice, the astronomical start to the season. Many of us will be spending time at the beach in the coming weeks. And as ...

Janet wants to know if weather creates the tides in the oceans. Weather patterns have an affect on ocean currents, but tides are caused by the influence of the moon and sun on the earth's surface and ...

The combination of a higher-than-normal tide and the continued effects of Hurricane Imelda also will lead to an increased ...

The first supermoon of 2025 will rise on October 6. This Harvest Moon appears closer and brighter. It marks the end of the ...