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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2024 full Moon calendar: When to see the next full Moon
All the information you need to see the Earth’s nearest celestial neighbour at its best this month.
Instant Genius Podcast | Has the Moon entered a new epoch?
Here's how humans could have changed the lunar surface forever.
How human space junk could force a ‘new epoch’ on the Moon
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Scientists plan to melt moondust to make lunar roads
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Here's how and when to see this dazzling lunar event.
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