The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to ...

Tides come from a difference in gravity across an object. The force of gravity exerted by the Moon is about 4% stronger on the side of Earth that faces toward the Moon, compared to the opposite side ...

The Moon is slowly receding from Earth at a rate of around 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) per year. This might seem infinitesimal when measured against the Moon's average distance from the planet of ...

Long ago, the Moon was much nearer Earth. Scientists believe a protoplanet collision created the Moon 4.5 billion years ago.

Week of September 11: Expected to bring the highest high tide of the month, reaching 6.57 feet above mean sea level (MSL) by ...

Along with astronomical influences, there are also meteorological influences that can cause tides to be even higher, as seen ...

TAYLOR WELL, YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT RIGHT NOW EARTH IS AT ITS CLOSEST POINT TO THE MOON. FIRST WARNING, METEOROLOGIST BROOKE SILVERING EXPLAINS HOW IT AFFECTS OUR TIDES BROOKE. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, ...

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 ...

Strong winds, a stalled weather system over New England and the full moon cycle are combining to bring King Tide conditions ...

A slow-motion flood of briny water is expected to assail coastal roads in Palm Beach County this week as the forces of autumn's king tides, Hurricane Tammy and a hunter's moon align. The National ...

New moon brings highest tide of the month this week as Hurricane Erin churns dangerous waves, surf on East coast. What to know about August new moon ...

As a symbol, the Moon did not have an easily decipherable meaning – which encouraged medieval people to read it in playful ...