Astronaut's iPhone Video: Earth Setting Below Moon's Horizon
As part of a historic lunar mission, astronaut Reid Wiseman used his iPhone to capture a breathtaking video of Earth setting below the moon's horizon. This fo…
Earth's 100-Moon Hypothetical: Chaos & Beauty
With 100 moons, Earth's nights, tides, and climate would change dramatically. This hypothetical scenario presents a world of increased gravitational stress, vo…
Why Eclipses Don't Happen Every Month
Eclipses, though frequent, are not monthly events due to the moon's orbital dynamics. This is due to the Moon's orbit being tilted slightly, which only aligns…
Why The Moon Only Shows One Side to Earth
The Moon's synchronous rotation means we always see the same side from Earth, a phenomenon known as tidal locking. This occurs because the Moon's rotation peri…