Does the Moon have an effect on the weather?
Does the Moon have an effect on the weather?
The Moon reflects sunlight onto the Earth, but it does not give off heat that would influence weather patterns. However, its gravitational pull helps to move the planet's oceans, causing tides to ebb and flow. This, in turn, causes coastal water levels to fluctuate. sometimes by many metres. It seems only logical that the gravity of the Moon should affect the Earth's atmosphere. and therefore the weather. However, the air does not have sufficient mass for there to be any noticeable effect on atmospheric pressure (see above). This means there is no direct link between the Moon and the Earth's weather