Curious Kids[1] is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.[2].“Is the Moon getting farther away from Earth?” – Judah, 9, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away[3] from the Earth every year.