The only natural satellite, the Moon, may have yet to have a strong magnetic field, as believed since geological samples were first returned to Earth. Formed around 4.5 billion years ago, the Moon sent a chunk of Earth into orbit …
While we often think of the Moon as having rugged mountains, deep craters, and vast plains, Lunar Maria is one of its most intriguing characteristics. These large, dark, and relatively flat areas on the surface of the Moon have been …
The Moon has a volcanic legacy that spans billions of years – approximately 4.2 billion years ago. Between 3.8 and 3 billion years ago, the Moon experienced intense volcanic activity, which gave rise to expansive plains of solidified lava. Unlike the towering …
While the Moon’s barren and wild appearance may deceive a casual observer, its surface has intriguing geological features. One interesting feature on the Moon’s surface is the valleys. These valleys, also known as sinuous rillies or rillies, are often named …
While we often associate Earth’s mountains with grand tectonic clashes, lunar mountains tell a different story. The lunar mountains form so fast, in the blink of an eye, formed from the fiery impacts of asteroids and comets. The Moon’s southern …
While the Moon lacks the strong and life-sustaining atmosphere that characterizes Earth, it has some unique attributes that make it a subject of great scientific exploration and interest. The Moon is considered to be surrounded by a vacuum – a …
The moon has been a constant part of Earth for billions of years. It is so salient that without exaggeration, you could easily say that if there were no moon, there wouldn’t be life on Earth as we know it. …
It’s not uncommon to hear jokes about how the full moon causes people on Earth to act erratically or strangely. Throughout history, the moon has been accredited or blamed for the happenings on Earth. From fertility to the strange behaviors …
The Moon is a beautifully complex celestial object that lights our night sky. Recognizable at a glance, the Moon is a complete entity of itself, no matter how much of it we see each night. Sometimes, however, the details of …
That eastern edge, with a beautiful C-shape, is what we love about the crescent. You will notice that each phase differs if you’ve been careful enough. The crescent happens between the new Moon and the full Moon. The full Moon …