Although the moon primarily influences Earth's tides, the sun and the shape of the ocean also contribute to variations, either amplifying or diminishing the tide.

Earth ’s moon phases cycle from month to month, waning and waxing in its constant transformation from new moon to full moon and back again. This lunar cycle happens in part because the moon does not ...

The moon is why our oceans have tides, and it may even help stabilize Earth's tilt and rotation, keeping the lengths of our days and seasons the same. Read on to learn more fascinating facts about ...

The moon exerts a previously unknown tidal force on the "plasma ocean" surrounding Earth's upper atmosphere, creating fluctuations that are similar to the tides in the oceans, a new study suggests.

During this Full Moon cycle, we can expect high tides to run higher than normal, which can lead to flooding in low-lying areas and along the coast. This king tide cycle will run through November 2nd.

How large? Let’s consider the size of the moon because our natural satellite is the main source of Earth’s familiar tides.

Tis the season for "king tides" -- a name given to unusually high tides that occur in the winter time around the full moon.

The next full moon is Sunday, Sept. 7, and is sometimes called the Corn Moon because it was near the time corn was harvested, ...

What is the moon phase today? Today, Aug. 3, 2025, the moon is 10 days old and is in the Waxing Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 70% illuminated.

A rare blue supermoon could raise tides above normal just as Hurricane Idalia takes aim at Florida's west coast, exacerbating flooding from the storm.

King tides are expected to return to San Diego’s coastline this weekend, thanks to the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

Higher-than-normal (and lower-than-normal tides) are headed back to San Diego's coasts this weekend, according to NBC 7 meteorologists.