Paris Alston: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. This afternoon begins the summer solstice, the astronomical start to the season. Many of us will be spending time at the beach in the coming weeks. And as ...

A new moon draws the highest tide of the month, but this week's timing could make Hurricane Erin's impact worse. Here's when and what to know about the August new moon. Hurricane Erin has maximum ...

In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we break down the complicated science of tides and why some places have massive tidal swings while others do not. We also cover the role of ancient viral DNA ...

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 ...

Though decades have passed since the Space Race took place, Earth’s moon remains the only place beyond our planet where humans have set foot. As the brightest and largest object in our night sky, the ...

A king tide is forecast for South Florida from Nov. 4-8, potentially causing minor flooding, forecasters said. The high tides are amplified by a supermoon, which occurs when a full moon is at its ...