Welcome Welcome to the latest post from the Science Geek. This post, which is part of a series on the Moon, discusses manned exploration of the Moon. I hope you enjoy reading it and, as always, please let me know if you have any comments. I would also like, once again, to thank Mrs Geek… Continue reading Manned Missions to the Moon
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The Days are Getting Longer
The Moon's gravitational influence creates tides on Earth, with tidal bulges occurring on both sides of the planet. This interaction gradually slows Earth's rotation, lengthening days and causing the Moon to drift away at about 3.8 cm per year. Past proximity may have facilitated the emergence of early life due to stronger tidal forces.
Earth’s Nearest Neighbour
Introduction Welcome to the latest post from Explaining Science. To mark the 45th anniversary of the first manned Moon landings, for the next few posts I have decided to write about the Moon. I hope you have enjoyed reading my previous posts and will enjoy this one too. As always, please let me know if… Continue reading Earth’s Nearest Neighbour
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