Earth is millions of miles farther from the Sun in July than it is in January. So why doesn’t summer suddenly feel cooler?

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 ...

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 ...

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? – ...

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 ...

Every time I see the moon in the sky, it makes me happy. Our natural satellite is so familiar it’s easy to take it for ...

To the teacher -- Ch. 1. Native science in education -- Overall goal -- Overview -- Standards -- Alaska Native cultural standards -- State of Alaska science standards -- Worldview -- Teaching to place ...