The Moon, our constant celestial companion, is drifting away from Earth at a slow but measurable rate. According to a detailed study published byThe Conversation, the Moon is moving approximately 1.5 ...

The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and ...

The moon, just hours past its last quarter phase, will rise above the east-northeastern horizon shortly before midnight local ...

The first supermoon of 2025 will appear bigger and brighter on October 6. Learn how and when to catch the lunar spectacle.