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. Discover interesting facts about how the moon formed, what it's made out of, and the many missions humans have launched to explore it. 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. 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. Discover the moon like never before Interactive moon phases, 3d moon exploration, moon landing history, and lunar calendar designed for children
How big is the moon The moon’s diameter is approximately 2,160 miles (3,475. The eight lunar phases are, in order New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent The cycle repeats about once a month (every 29.5 days). 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.
Information on the different phases of the moon and the percert of the moon illuminated in each phase.
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