Lunar calendars have been used since ancient times, with evidence dating back 32,000 years. The Mayan, Babylonian, and Chinese civilizations all used lunar calendars for agricultural and religious purposes. The Islamic calendar is the only purely lunar calendar still in use today. A lunar calendar is simply a calendar based on the cycles of the […]
Lunar soil is dry and airless, covered in a fine layer of electrically charged dust. It is mainly composed of oxygen and silicon dioxide, with other compounds such as iron oxide and calcium oxide. The composition varies depending on the lunar highlands and marias. Moon rocks were brought back for analysis, totaling about 900 pounds. […]
The lunar effect is the belief that the moon’s phases affect human behavior, causing negative events such as homicides, suicides, and domestic violence. However, scientific studies have found no link between the lunar cycle and these consequences. The belief is perpetuated through anecdotes and media sensationalism, but studies have confirmed that it is non-existent. The […]
Humans first landed on the moon in 1969, but manned lunar exploration has been prohibitively expensive since the last landing in 1972. The Vision for Space Exploration planned more manned visits starting in 2020, but the cost is high and there is criticism, with robotic probes being a cheaper option. Cheaper space launch technology is […]
Lunar months vary in length depending on the calculation method used, with the synodic month being the most common at approximately 29 days, 12 hours, and 44 minutes. Different religions use lunar months for their calendars, but they must be adjusted periodically to stay in line with the moon’s motion. The Gregorian calendar also requires […]
Moon mythology has existed for thousands of years in cultures around the world, imagining the lunar body as a god or divine presence. The moon’s cycles have been linked to human fascination, deities, and monthly cycles. Lunar mythology persists in modern times through folklore, urban legends, and astrology. Moon mythology refers to the legends, folklore, […]
