Sep 25, 2025 · On Earth, our view of the illuminated part of the Moon changes each night, depending on where the Moon is in its orbit, or path, around Earth. When we have a full view …

Sep 25, 2025 · A full moon occurs when the side of the Moon facing Earth is fully lit up by the Sun. There are a few different types of unusual full moon types, which include blood moons, …

Sep 25, 2025 · From Earth, it might look like the Moon is changing shape each night – from a tiny sliver to a half moon to a full moon and back again. What’s actually happening is that from our …

Sep 25, 2025 · play All About the Moon explore What Is the Weather Like on Other... Each of the planets in our solar system experiences its own unique weather. explore Is There Ice on Other …

Sep 25, 2025 · Learn more about what happens when the moon passes between Earth and the sun! It all has to do with the distance between Earth and the sun and Earth and the moon.

Mar 29, 2024 · We describe how the Moon looks with terms such as "Full Moon," "First Quarter," and "New Moon" (which we can't really see, because the side that is lit faces away from us).

Sep 25, 2025 · It all has to do with the distance between Earth and the sun and Earth and the moon. explore Lunar Eclipses and Solar Eclipses explore How Far Away Is the Moon? explore …

Sep 25, 2025 · Total solar eclipses over the land—where people can see them—don’t happen very often. But when they do happen, the Moon gives scientists—and the rest of us—a …

Sep 25, 2025 · We have print-ready PDF files of Space Place's popular hands-on activities. Print these out and you no longer need to be connected to a computer to have a fun, educational …

Sep 25, 2025 · Solve another puzzle. The planets and moons of our solar system come in a wondrous variety of colors and textures. Some appear white, smooth, and calm; others are …