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 ...

— Ellie Webb, Mineral Point, Wis. A Grant Petty, professor in the department of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Gravity helps make the ocean tides happen.

A 3D model demonstrates how the moon’s proximity influences ocean tides, resolving debates about whether the moon pulls or holds the water.

The extreme tide cycle and December’s full moon are linked. A super moon occurs when a full moon makes its closest approach ...

The National Weather Service warned California beachgoers to stay out of the water due to hazardous conditions as rip ...