Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and astronauts.

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 ...

This hasn't always been the case. If we take the current rate of recession and project it backwards, the Moon collides with ...

Long ago, the Moon was much nearer Earth. Scientists believe a protoplanet collision created the Moon 4.5 billion years ago. Fossil clam shells show shorter Earth days in ancient times.

Sky-gazers will be able to enjoy October’s dazzling full moon — known as a harvest moon — at peak illumination early next ...

Due to the influence the Earth plays on the moon’s momentum, the Earth’s rotation slows down in response, as explained by ...

Earth is the only planet in our solar system with a single moon, making it a rare phenomenon for a planet of its kind.

From the most powerful telescope orbiting Mars comes a new view of Earth and its moon, showing continent-size detail on the planet and the relative size of the moon ...

The Virtual Telescope Project is set to host a free YouTube stream covering the flyby starting at 7 p.m. ET (23:00 GMT) on ...

On Tuesday, NASA officials announced that Artemis II, the first crewed flight to the Moon since 1972, is on track to launch ...