The two children look up at the sky through binoculars and learn about the phases of the Moon. Soon they leave for the Royal Observatory Edinburgh to look closer still at the Moon and find out ...

According to this reasoning, the maximum delay is at the new moon (24 hours) but also the minimum (0 hours) with the start of a new cycle. Tides are periodic changes in sea level known since ...

More recently, in Blue Planet II (2017) and other sources, the moon is replaced with Mars. As deep-sea scientists, we investigated this supposed "fact" and found it has no scientific basis.

T he Moon, while just a satellite of Earth, has always been a symbol of beauty and mystery. We often compare the most ...

The Moon is one of the most recognisable objects in the solar system. This proximity to Earth has given it immeasurable cultural significance and means it plays a key role in Earth's tides. Explore ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Friday, Nov. 1.

The Moon does not produce its own light. We can see the Moon because it reflects light from the Sun. The Moon orbits the Earth, and as this happens the Moon’s appearance when viewed from the ...

But this one won’t be making an impact. Instead, it’ll be what space enthusiasts have dubbed a mini-moon, and it will stick around to orbit our planet for roughly two months beginning Sept.

As if all the other astronomical events that took place this year weren't enough to satisfy the average stargazer, our planet will soon be gaining a "second moon," according to reports.

Earth will get a second moon for about two months this year when a small asteroid begins to orbit our planet. The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, revolving ...