Since the American flag was planted on the moon by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, it has become iconic in human exploration and pop culture. It also garnered quite an attention amongst conspiracy theorists. However, the perception may be we …
The moon has enchanted people for centuries. Thanks to our curiosity, a long history of science and research has occurred to try and unveil its mysteries. The result has been years of research contributed to by scientists all over the …
The night sky is a canvas adorned with celestial wonders, captivating our imagination and filling us with awe. Among the stars and planets, we find moons gracefully orbiting their planetary counterparts. But why are these celestial companions called “satellites”? The …
Moon phases have captivated humans for centuries, evoking a sense of wonder and intrigue. As we gaze up at the night sky, we witness the ever-changing appearance of the Moon, from a full, luminous orb to a mere sliver of …
Look at the Moon when it’s visible in the sky during the day, and it has a bluish tint to it. Does that mean there’s water on the lunar surface? Well, while there might be water on the Moon, its …
Seeing the full Moon light up the sky is mystifying and inspiring, sparking many questions about our lunar satellite. One of the biggest questions regarding the Moon is its gravitational force on the Earth and whether the lunar surface has …
Have you ever wondered why some people believe the Moon can appear blue? It’s a fascinating phenomenon that has sparked curiosity and intrigue throughout history. Despite what you may have heard, the Moon itself doesn’t actually turn blue. So, why …
Astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Gene Cernan landed in the Taurus-Littrow highlands on the lunar surface on December 11, 1972. During the moon landing for the Apollo 17 mission, Cernan snapped a picture of Schmitt posing next to the American flag …
The Moon completes its orbit around the Earth every 29.5 days, shifting between four lunar phases as it completes its journey. Each of the Moons phases, from the new Moon to the full Moon, represents different points in its orbit …
Every trip to the Moon has been carefully planned to occur during lunar dawn when the Sun hasn’t had enough time to heat up the lunar surface. There is no atmosphere on the Moon, so there are no clouds or …