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

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 appears unchanging in the night sky, but its movement hides a slow transformation. For decades, scientists have observed that our satellite is gradually moving away from Earth, year ...

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 ...

The Moon is slowly receding from Earth at a rate of around 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) per year. This might seem ...

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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 ...

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 ...

As the cycle nears its end, the upcoming New Moon on September 21 will mark a fresh beginning, both in astronomical terms and ...

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 ...

The shape of the moon deviates from a simple sphere in ways that scientists have struggled to explain. A new study by researchers at UC Santa Cruz shows that most of the moon’s overall shape can be ...