This effect is also based on how close the moon is to the Earth, because closer objects have more pull. We see higher tides ...

FARGO — The Moon exerts a gravitational force upon the Earth, but because this force is related to distance, it is slightly stronger on the side of the Earth nearest the moon and slightly weaker on ...

— 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.

Moon has been our celestial companion for billions of years, silently orchestrating the rhythms of our planet in ways most people never realize. Yet what would happen if we woke up tomorrow and looked ...

If you happened to glance up to the sky last night, you would have noticed that the Moon was missing. That’s because the New Moon has arrived. Traditionally, that means it's a good time to start your ...

An atmospheric river pounds Northern California during a supermoon event, leading the state to dispatch emergency services; Southern California is largely unaffected.

It's that time of the year when the highest astronomical tides push seawater onto streets, yards, and coastal neighborhoods, often without a drop of rain in the forecast. King Tides are naturally ...

Jacaranda Trees Started Blooming inland a couple of weeks ago, but those planted in coastal San Diego began showing their bluish-purple color just this past week. That's not unusual, as the blooms ...