During its initial molten phase, the Moon experienced tidal bulges on its near and far sides due to Earth's immense gravitational pull. The Moon's rotation initially carried these gravitationally ...
As of today, July 9, 2025, Earth is experiencing one of the shortest days ever recorded—and it's only the beginning. Following today’s exceptionally brief rotation, similar millisecond-shortened days ...
Historical observations of the Moon's motion, dating back to ancient civilizations, played a crucial role in the development of timekeeping and calendar systems. The Moon's orbital cycle can be ...