Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the sun Its name in english, like that of earth, is of germanic and old english derivation. The earth and moon are tidally locked Their rotations are so in sync we only see one side of the moon Humans didn't see the lunar far side until a soviet spacecraft flew past in 1959 The moon has a solid, rocky surface cratered and pitted from impacts by asteroids, meteorites, and comets.
Discover the moon like never before Interactive moon phases, 3d moon exploration, moon landing history, and lunar calendar designed for children Learn about the moon through nasa missions and space exploration. Explore the current phase of the moon, its rise and set times, nightly motion across the sky, and discover lunar features with our interactive map Stay informed about the celestial movements above. How big is the moon
Find the moon’s illumination, distance, and latitude for any time on any date The moon has four primary and four intermediate lunar phases during a lunar month Here's all you need to know about each phase of the lunar cycle. What is the moon made of, and how did it form Learn about the moon's violent origins, how its phases shaped the earliest calendars, and how humans first explored earth's only natural satellite half a century ago. On earth, our view of the illuminated part of the moon changes each night, depending on where the moon is in its orbit, or path, around earth
When we have a full view of the completely illuminated side of the moon, that phase is known as a full moon.
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