Because the Earth is doing the work of increasing the Moon's momentum, the Earth's rotation slows down in turn, as its ...

Every year, the moon, Earth's reliable celestial companion for 4.5 billion years, is getting 1.5 inches away. The distance to ...

The Moon, our constant celestial companion, is drifting away from Earth at a slow but measurable rate. According to a ...

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 1.5 inches per year due to tidal forces. This celestial dance also causes Earth's ...

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

But the two events have no correlation according to the United States Geological Survey. Some scientists think there is a link between the moon's pull and tremors on Earth. Here's what they know. An ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Strolling along the beach, you find seashells and seaweed left behind by the receding tides at your feet. When you gaze up at the moon, you’re looking at the primary cause for the ebb ...

Thursday's dangerous storm surge coincides with the new Moon, which is adding a little extra power to the tidal forces already in play. The new Moon occurs when the Moon is positioned directly between ...

FARGO — Today is the New Moon. The face of the moon is not visible because the sun is behind the moon and lighting up the other side. It is not an eclipse because the New Moon and the sun are not ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Fishing is a popular pastime in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Some days, if you go fishing, it may be a long day with very few catches. Fishing during a full ...