Stephen DiKerbyPostdoctoral Researcher in Physics and AstronomySteven DiKerby is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Physics and Astronomy at the Michigan State University Latest articles by Stephen DiKerby The moon is getting slightly farther away from the Earth each year — a physicist explains why By Stephen DiKerby published 26 September 25 Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and astronauts. The moon Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1The Orionid meteor shower 2025 has begun! See Halley’s Comet spark shooting stars this October2Why 2025's Harvest Moon is a rare October full moon3Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE lens review4See the red supergiant star Antares shine with the crescent moon at sunset on Sept. 275ESA spacecraft sees a kaleidoscope of color in Mars' atmosphere | Space photo of the day for Sept. 26, 2025
The moon is getting slightly farther away from the Earth each year — a physicist explains why By Stephen DiKerby published 26 September 25 Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and astronauts.
