Because Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the sun, being further away means it travels slower along its orbit. This ...

According to the website, Earth spins faster when the Moon’s orbit takes it significantly north or south relative to the ...

I was looking forward to writing a tribute to clear summer skies and great summer stargazing in the Pacific Northwest.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-East satellite captured this footage of the Earth’s tilt changing ...

Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice. Friday was the longest day of the year north of ...

Friday, June 20th, is the start of the astronomical summer season. More specifically, the summer solstice begins this year at ...

The summer solstice is a moment in space and time during the annual orbit when our tilted planet’s Northern Hemisphere points the most toward the sun.

The exact dates and times of the solstice vary year to year due to the Earth's imperfect orbit around the sun, but the solstice usually falls on June 20 or June 21, followed by the equinox on Sept ...

The Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit 42179 set measures 9" high, 12.5" long, and 7" wide. It's comprised of 526 pieces and is marketed for ages 10 and older.