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science5 months ago•9 min saved

Five Science Facts Revealed by Moon Watching

Watching the Moon reveals key scientific facts: Earth is round, not flat; its shadow during lunar eclipses is spheroidal; the Moon's orbit is elliptical, causing variations in its apparent size; Earth’s reflectivity can be gauged through Earthshine on the Moon; and the Moon's surface features, like mountains and craters, are visible during eclipses. These observations have helped us understand Earth's shape, the Moon's orbit, and Earth's reflectivity.

via Big Think|

#earths-shape #earthshine #lunar-eclipses

astronomy2 years ago•6 min saved

"Future Solar Eclipses: All 'Rings of Fire' Explained"

An annular solar eclipse will occur on October 14th, visible to nearly one billion people across North and South America. Unlike a total eclipse, the moon will not completely cover the sun, creating a "ring of fire" effect. This is because the moon will be at its farthest point from Earth, making its apparent size too small to fully block the sun. Over time, the moon's distance from Earth is increasing, and there will come a time when total eclipses become impossible. However, this is estimated to occur billions of years in the future.

via Space.com|

#annular-eclipse #astronomy #celestial-occurrence

space2 years ago•1 min saved

Chandrayaan-3 Successfully Enters Moon's Orbit in Historic India Mission

India's space mission Chandrayaan-3 has successfully entered the Moon's orbit, marking the country's second attempt at an uncrewed lunar landing. The mission aims to touch down at the Moon's south pole between August 23 and 24, collecting images from this little-explored region. With a cost of $74.6 million, India's relatively low-budget space program has been steadily growing since its first lunar orbit in 2008 and its successful Mars satellite launch in 2014.

via DW (English)|

#chandrayaan-3 #india #indian-space-research-organization-isro

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"July's Full Buck Moon: A Bright Supermoon to Capture in Stunning Photos"

The Buck Moon, also known as a supermoon, will appear brighter and larger than usual in the sky for up to three days. This occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit and in its full moon phase. The Buck Moon is named after the antlers of male deer, which are in full growth mode in July. The best time to see the supermoon in the UK will be earlier in the night, although visibility may be affected by clouds and rain. August's full Moon will be the only supermoon closer to Earth this year.

via BBC|

#astronomy #buck-moon #moons-orbit