The full moon is the lunar phase where the moon is round and completely illuminated. It is at the height of power, a sign of rebirth and peak of clarity. But when the moon glows brightest is when it shines a light in the darkest corners of the earth. The moon becomes a menace, waking all of the beasts that otherwise would lay dormant in the dark.
First, a ... Show More
Nov 2023
What would happen to Earth if the moon disappeared?
To us Earthlings, the moon is the ultimate cosmic chameleon. It’s always changing! Some nights it’s waxing, some nights waning, one day it’s full, and just two weeks later, it looks like there’s no moon at all. This is called a new moon, when the face of the moon is entirely in s ... Show More
5m 19s
Apr 2021
Mythology of the Moon (Premium)
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Mythology of the MoonTypically, when we gaze up at the night sky, the chalky glow of Earth's natural satellite is first to capture our attention. Tonig ... Show More
7m 32s
May 2024
Space Policy Edition: The power of the lunar sublime
Should policymakers spend more time looking — really looking — at the Moon? Chris Cokinos thinks so. He is the author of the new book, Still As Bright: An Illuminating History of the Moon, from Antiquity to Tomorrow, which explores the role of our nearest celestial neighbor in cu ... Show More
1h 15m