SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Tonight, we welcome our first supermoon of the year, the Full Harvest Moon, reaching peak illumination at 11:47 PM. Because it’s a supermoon, it’s slightly closer to Earth than ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tides occur because of the uneven pull of the Moon’s gravity on different parts of Earth. Portions closer to the Moon are pulled more strongly than those farther away. As the Moon pulls on the portion ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to the ...

Earth and the Moon are forever locked in a gravitational embrace that has played a critical role in determining the fate of both worlds. Although they have grown more distant since their formative ...

Last week, the North Coast experienced very high tides. King tides refer to extreme tides that happen three or four times a year when the gravitational pull of the sun and moon are maximum. I’ve ...

Scientists think the moon may have an interior that's kind of similar to Earth's — but questions remain. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...