The Moon

The Moon

Either an image of light in the dark, or one that triggers a werewolf induced fear, the Moon has been in our skies for around 4.5 billion years. It is the Earth’s only permanent natural satellite and is thought to have formed from a giant impact between left over debris from Earth and a Mars sized body called Theia. The moon causes the Earth to have much larger tides and 24-hour days, without they Moon they would only be 6-8 hours.

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Earthshine tonight: How to see May's otherworldly Moon event

All you need to know about the mesmerising lunar phenomenon.
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Is the Moon shrinking?

A receding Moon will (eventually) have severe consequences for Earth.
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Origin of Earth's 'second moon' discovered

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5 very very strange objects aboard the US Moon probe landing today

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Moon illusion tonight: How to see the stunning 'lunar shadows'

Top tips for observing tricks of the light on the Moon throughout the end of February and March.
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