Some urban legends claim that the phases of the moon can affect children's sleep patterns, but the research doesn't back up that claim Instead of blaming the moon for disruptions in your child's sleep ...

In an ongoing study of the heavens by the kids in Jayne Doxsey’s homeschool classes, Wednesday they learned about the phases of the moon. Doxsey spends an hour twice a day, twice a week, every two ...

Humans have long thought that the moon can influence health and behavior. The word “lunatic” arose from the belief that changes in the moon caused intermittent insanity, while it was previously ...

In many cultures around the world, the start of spring is considered a time of rebirth and renewal. And some major religious holidays — including Easter and Passover — are timed to be celebrated based ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Toby Brown, Postdoctoral Fellow in Astrophysics, ...