Because the Earth is doing the work of increasing the Moon's momentum, the Earth's rotation slows down in turn, as its momentum goes to the Moon. To put it another way, as the Moon's orbital momentum ...

Without the moon, life on Earth might not even be possible. At one quarter the diameter of the Earth and one sixth its gravity, our celestial neighbor plays a critical role in setting marine-life ...

It turns out the moon does more than move the tides — it may also influence one of the ocean’s top predators. Scientists have found that shark behavior changes with lunar phases, from feeding patterns ...

The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and ...

A pairing-off of the brightest planet and a slender crescent moon will be the chief celestial attraction in the dawn sky ...

A full buck moon is rising and shining this week and wreaking havoc on restful sleep. The full buck moon peaks at 4:37 PM on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Experts say July’s full moon could reduce sleep by ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) ...