What is the Impact Factor of Earth Moon and Planets?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Earth Moon and Planets is 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Earth Moon and Planets indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Earth Moon and Planets is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q3) and an H-index of 36.

Who publishes Earth Moon and Planets and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Earth Moon and Planets is published by Springer Netherlands. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Earth Moon and Planets?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Earth Moon and Planets is "EARTH MOON PLANETS" with common acronym "moon". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Hybrid

Earth Moon and Planets

Acronym:moon

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Abbreviation (ISO):EARTH MOON PLANETS

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Identifier (ISSN):0167-9295(Print)/1573-0794(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Netherlands

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.3↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Earth Moon and Planets

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.3

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

36 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

5articles/year

50% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Earth, Moon, and Planets, An International Journal of Solar System Science, publishes original contributions on subjects ranging from star and planet formation and the origin and evolution of the solar and extra-solar planetary systems, to asteroids, comets, meteoroids and near-Earth objects, including the terrestrial impact hazard and solar system - terrestrial relationships, and related topics concerning the physical and chemical properties of the material constitution of these bodies, including chaotic behavior. The journal also publishes relevant special issues and topical conference proceedings, review articles on problems of current interest, and book reviews. The Editor welcomes proposals from guest editors for special thematic issues.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics85.3%Astronomy76.5%Biology67.6%Astrobiology61.1%Astrophysics53.8%Quantum mechanics52.3%Geology48.4%Computer science40.9%Geography38.5%Engineering34.3%Mathematics25.2%Planetary science23.3%Aerospace engineering23.2%Optics23.1%Meteorology22.5%

Primary Research Areas

Geosciences & Astronomy Geosciences Multidisciplinary

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

Rank63/86

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank194/259

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

Rank62/86

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank210/259

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS	JCRSCIE	63/86	Q3
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	194/259	Q3
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS	JCISCIE	62/86	Q3
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	210/259	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

15 year

2026Latest

IF1.3

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF0.9

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF0.7

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF0.9

Articles / Year4

Total Citations15

2022

IF0.308

Articles / Year4

Total Citations16

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.3	—	—
2025	0.9	—	—
2024	0.7	—	—
2023	0.9	4	15
2022	0.308	4	16
2021	1	7	28
2020	0.609	7	30
2019	0.667	6	18
2018	0.721	10	56
2017	—	10	81
2016	—	23	171
2015	—	23	253
2014	—	25	264
2013	—	17	172
2012	—	27	241

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Earth Moon and Planets (acronym: moon, abbr: EARTH MOON PLANETS, ISSN: 0167-9295) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences & Astronomy, published by Springer Netherlands in Netherlands since 1969. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), an H-index of 36.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 5 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.