This week's question comes from Morning Brief reader Noah, who asks, "How does the moon affect the weather?" Meteorologist Jonathan Belles: Well, the big caveat is that the moon affects the ocean much ...

The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to ...

Without the moon, life on Earth might not even be possible. At one quarter the diameter of the Earth and one sixth its gravity, our celestial neighbor plays a critical role in setting marine-life ...