This week's question comes from Morning Brief reader Noah, who asks, "How does the moon affect the weather?" Meteorologist Jonathan Belles: Well, the big caveat is that the moon affects the ocean much ...

— Ellie Webb, Mineral Point, Wis. A Grant Petty, professor in the department of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Gravity helps make the ocean tides happen.

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 ...

The Moon has been our closest companion for billions of years, influencing tides, stabilising our planet’s axis, and regulating natural cycles. But if it were to suddenly vanish, how would it affect ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - The third super moon of the year occurs on Thursday night and king tides will be rising during the morning hours. The extreme tide cycle and December’s full moon are linked. A super ...

When the Moon first formed, it was a sea of molten lava. The immense gravity of Earth stretched this molten sea, raising tides on both the near and far sides. But the Moon was spinning, and that ...

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 ...

A king tide is a non-scientific term used to describe exceptionally high tides. Higher than normal tides typically occur during a new or full moon when the moon is at its closest position to Earth.