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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 26 April 2023: Full Moon shot through Arc de Triomphe
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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 26 April 2023: Full Moon shot through Arc de Triomphe

[ad_1] The Moon remains the only celestial body beyond Earth that humans have visited to date. But how did it form? Scientists believe that the Moon formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago, shortly after the solar system took shape. NASA suggests that a massive object called Theia, about the size of Mars, collided with Earth at this time, resulting in the formation of the Moon, which is also known as Earth's natural satellite.Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a fascinating snapshot of the full Moon through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. The amount of Moon we see changes over the month, which is known as Lunar phases, and there are 8 in total - New Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent Moon....
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 6 January 2023: Moon avatars-Pink Moon, Blood Moon, Wolf Moon
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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 6 January 2023: Moon avatars-Pink Moon, Blood Moon, Wolf Moon

[ad_1] NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day is a mesmerizing snapshot of the full Moon and its various forms such as Pink Moon, Blood Moon, Wolf Moon and more. Today the planet will witness this year's first full Moon, which is also known as Wolf Moon. The Moon has long been one of the most central pieces of the studies related to Earth. Its presence influences various phenomena on the planet, such as tides. The full Moon is important for many, whether due to religious and cultural reasons or purely scientific reasons (such as checking for high tides). Even besides that, the full Moon in itself is a spectacular sight that brims the heart with joy when you take a look at it in all its glory. And here, we have the various avatars of the moon.According to NASA, the Moon may appear to glow...