Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and astronauts.

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The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Stephen DiKerby, Michigan State University (THE CONVERSATION) Advertisement Article ...