What Is A Strawberry Moon?
Did you know the full moon of June is called a strawberry moon because it represents trees bearing fruit?
The moon is often confused for being a planet or star, when in fact it’s the earths only permanent satellite! Many people try to spot the man in the moon, while others just admire it’s beauty from Earth. Take a look at these glowing facts about the earth & moon!
Did you know the full moon of June is called a strawberry moon because it represents trees bearing fruit?
The Flower Moon is the first full moon of May and gets its name from the bounty of flowers growing in unison in May.
The Pink Moon is the full moon of April. The name is linked to the pink-colored flowers that are in bloom during spring.
The full moon of March is known as a worm moon because this is when the ground thaws in the northern hemisphere.
Many full moons throughout the year have a name, and that of February is called a snow moon.
In Native American culture, the first full moon of the year is known as a Wolf Moon.
There is a memorial on the moon that has names of astronauts & cosmonauts who have died in the advancement of space exploration.
One of the main theories disputing the moon landing would be that the astronauts' foot prints on the moon are too clear.
The Earth is the only planet in our solar system not named after either a Greek or Roman God.
Did you know that there are over 13,000 satellites circling the Earth?
Scientists had previously speculated that the moon was totally dry, except for the chance of ice at the bottom of craters.
Every year the moon moves 1.5" away from the Earth. This is caused due to the tidal effects.