The moon is our only natural satellite and has been orbiting Earth for about 4.5 billion years. It helps illuminate the night sky, has great cultural significance to some, and was the first celestial ...

A new moon draws the highest tide of the month, but this week's timing could make Hurricane Erin's impact worse. Here's when and what to know about the August new moon. Hurricane Erin has maximum ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Is the Moon getting farther away from Earth? – ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. King tides return to Southern California coastlines Thursday and Friday, reaching 1 to 2 feet higher than normal ...

Miami’s no stranger to flooding – but it doesn’t always take a storm or heavy rain to turn our streets into watery obstacles. Sometimes, it’s a perfectly clear day, yet sidewalks and parking lots are ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Along with astronomical influences, there are also meteorological influences that can cause tides to be even higher, as seen this morning when salt water crept up the coast ...