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.
We see the full moon when the sun is directly behind us, illuminating a full hemisphere of the moon when it is directly in front of us. Space agencies around the world are planning moon missions that will depend on water ice for resources, but much remains unknown about its availability of water ice on the lunar surface. 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. The november supermoon, coined the full beaver supermoon, will be the biggest and brightest moon of the year.
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