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Why does the Moon change shape?

· 14 min · S1 E36

Episode Why does the Moon change shape?

0:00 13:57

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered why the Moon changes shape? Sometimes it's a huge, glowing round ball, and other times it is just a tiny sliver that looks exactly like a banana! Join Mira and Finn on an epic space adventure to uncover the amazing secrets of our closest neighbor in space. Did you know the Moon is so incredibly far away that you could fit every single planet in our solar system right between it and Earth? Even giant Jupiter! Discover the astonishing truth about the famous "Man in the Moon" (hint: he is actually made of ancient, frozen lava from violent asteroid crashes billions of years ago!). You will also find out why the Moon gets boiling hot during the day and mind-blowingly freezing cold at night, and where top NASA scientists have found real water ice hidden deep inside dark craters! Plus, learn the shocking reason why the Moon is slowly sneaking away from Earth every year at the exact same speed your fingernails grow. Blast off into astronomy and get ready to have your mind blown!

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