Tag: Moon
Moon’s Gravity: How Strong Is Gravity on the Moon?
Gravity is a key force that influences how objects move and interact with each other, both on Earth and in space. When we talk about the Moon, understanding its gravity is crucial for exploring its surface and conducting experiments. Gravity on the Moon is much weaker than on Earth. On the Moon’s surface, gravity exerts…
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What Are Moonquakes And What Causes Them? – Earthquake vs Moonquake
Moonquakes are the vibrations that arise on the Moon’s surface, similar to earthquakes. Those moonquakes happen because of one-of-a-kind reasons. Occasionally the Moon shrinks and cools down which causes cracks and ends in moonquakes. Alternatively, Earth’s gravity can make the Moon’s insides compress and make it of considerable size, inflicting moonquakes. Meteors also can create…
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Indian Pragyan Rover: Sulphur & Other Elements Found in Moon South Pole
India has achieved a historic feat by landing its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the moon’s south pole on August 23, 2023, becoming the first country to do so. The spacecraft’s rover, named Pragyan, has been exploring the lunar surface and conducting experiments for a week. Also read: Russia’s Moon Dream Shattered by Luna-25 Crash Also read:…
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What Would Happen If We Didn’t Have A Moon? Earth Without Moon
The disappearance of the moon would have a devastating impact on life on Earth. It is likely that human civilization will collapse without the moon. There are countless consequences which will occur due to moon disappearance, including darker nights, smaller tides, extreme weathers, heavy hurricanes and tornadoes. Moreover, there is a greater chance that the…
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Russia’s Moon Dream Shattered by Luna-25 Crash
Russia’s ambitious plan to return to the moon after a long hiatus has been dashed by a technical glitch that caused its Luna-25 spacecraft to crash into the lunar surface. The mission, which aimed to explore the moon’s south pole and search for water ice, was supposed to revive Russia’s space glory and challenge the…
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How Often Does The Red Moon Occur?
The red moon, often called the blood moon, appears about twice or thrice a year. It mainly occurs during the eclipse season. Eclipse season is basically a time zone when the possibility of total lunar eclipses increases. Eclipse season only lasts for 35 days, at six–month intervals. This season appears two or occasionally three times…
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How Many Times Humans Have Been to the Moon
Regarding human visits, we have been to the moon around six times. American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon for the first time on July 20, 1969. Other countries like Russia, Japan, China, ESA (European space agency), and even India tried to put their probes on the moon. Many of them landed on the…
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What Happens During A Solar Eclipse | Solar Eclipse Facts | Solar Eclipse Information
Solar Eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs by the obscuration of the Sun by the moon. The three types of Solar Eclipse are: Partial, Annular, and total. Solar Eclipse can cause blindness, one must wear solar viewers or eclipse glasses to watch a Solar Eclipse. Umbra and Penumbra are two types of shadows cast…
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