Question: Why does the Moon follow us everywhere we go? Answer: Sky watchers from the beginning of time have observed the presence of the Sun and Moon no matter where they travel. Early astronomers’ explanation of this phenomenon was that Earth is flat and has a dome over it. The dome acted as a background […]
Moon Movements
The far side of the Moon is the side that never faces Earth, and it is not always dark. In fact, a little more than half of the Moon’s surface is lit all the time. From Earth, you can only see about half of the Moon’s surface and it is always the same. So how […]
Moon Phases
The Moon is the largest and brightest object in the night sky. It is also one of the most observed celestial body. Even so most children and adults have little knowledge about it. They know that the lighted part changes shapes and most know that it happens every month. But few know why. The Moon […]