When the moon is in the First or Last Quarter, forming a 90° angle with the sun and the Earth, the tides are minimal because the attractive forces of the sun and moon oppose each other.

the Moon lies between Earth and the Sun, shrouding its Earth-facing side in darkness. How does the Full Moon influence tides? The Moon’s gravitational tug causes Earth’s waters to bulge ...

The Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center is temporarily showcasing a collaborative photography project which features photos that were taken along the San Diego coast, from Oceanside to Imperial Beach, ...

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves directly between the sun and the full moon, casting its During totality — ...

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is on a potential crash course with Earth, but there’s a very slight chance the moon could take the hit. Based on current observations, there is a 2.1 per cent chance that the ...

The four planet-strong "planet parade" currently visible to the naked eye in the night sky for a short time after sunset will ...

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists are studying Saturn's moon Titan to assess its tidal dissipation rate, the ...

With the persistent rainy and windy weather, shoppers are now opting for the chic Seasalt Cornwall Neap Tide Waterproof Jacket to keep them dry in style. Available in three shades – Inkwell (a ...

Look up this week for February’s full snow moon and to catch the last glimpse of a visible parade of planets in the night sky before they fade from view.

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost spacecraft has captured a fabulous image of Earth as it makes its way toward the moon. Firefly shared the image on X, noting that it shows Australia and the ...