Chapter 1
The violent birth of our Moon
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Chapter 2
The gravity dance of tides and phases
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Chapter 3
The Moon in human history and culture
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Chapter 4
Footprints in the lunar dust
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Our neighbor the moon
Ch 2 · The gravity dance of tides and phases
gus Lunar Tides and Phases
Moon's gravity, pulling strong, Ocean waters, sway along, Two high tides, all day long!
Fun Fact
High tide height: The Bay of Fundy in Canada experiences the world's highest tides, rising up to 16 meters due to the Moon's pull.
Glossary
gravity (noun)
The invisible attraction between celestial bodies that dictates the Moon's orbit, phases, and oceanic tides. It's the cosmic glue holding our nightly dance partner in place.
The invisible attraction between celestial bodies that dictates the Moon's orbit, phases, and oceanic tides. It's the cosmic glue holding our nightly dance partner in place.
Quiz
What is the term for the point in the Moon's elliptical orbit where it is closest to Earth?
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What is the scientific term for when an object's orbital period matches its rotational period, like the Moon with Earth?
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What kind of tide occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align, creating the highest high tides?