The Daily of the University of Washington

Stupid question, but why doesn’t the Moon fall into the Earth?

Stupid question, but …” is a weekly column answering the not-so-stupid questions that, at this point, we’re all too afraid to ...
Astronomy

Why does the same side of the Moon always face Earth?

When the Moon first formed, it was a sea of molten lava. The immense gravity of Earth stretched this molten sea, raising tides on both the near and far sides. But the Moon was spinning, and that ...
Astronomy on MSN

2026 full moon calendar: When to see the full moon and phases

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This ...
The Conversation

The Moon is getting slightly farther away from the Earth each year − a physicist explains why

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Is the Moon getting farther away from Earth? – ...