#Earth/Moon system

[cosmicfocus]

Moonset

The Moon holds a special place in our lives, influencing romance and evolution, as well as astronomy.

I love everything astronomical but I think I love the Moon most of all, even if a full Moon does interfere with my observing sessions! It has a special status in our lives. Moonlit nights represent romance to many. We can look at the Moon with pride, knowing that mankind was once there and soon will be again. If we lived elsewhere in the Solar System, we would look at the Earth/Moon system and…

[without-ado]

Full Moon over the Temple of Poseidon l Lolos Marios

[spacewonder19]

Crescent Moon over the Blue Earth ©

[karlrincon]

Today’s “Ring of Fire” eclipse. from, Bryce Canyon National Park.

Credits: NPS Photo/Peter Densmore.

[jaygaeze]

[pangeen]

" The Secrets of Planet Rotation and Tilt " //© astro.voyagers

Planet’s “rotation” refers to its spinning motion about its own axis. One full rotation around equals 1 full day on that particular planet. Each planet has its own rotation time speed and the length of a day on each planet is noted on screen. Jupiter has the quickest day which is ~ 9 hours and 55 minutes long. Venus has the longest day which is an astonishing 243 EARTH DAYS and 26 minutes long!! That’s DAYS and not HOURS!! In other words Venus rotates VERY slowly. KEY TO REMEMBER: 🔑 Jupiter spins very quickly. 🔑 Venus spins very slowly. TIMES TO REMEMBER: Approximate day length of each planet (from shortest to longest): Jupiter: 9 hours, 55 minutes. Saturn: 10 hours, 33 minutes. Neptune: 16 hours. Uranus: 17 hours, 14 minutes. Earth: 23 hours, 56 minutes. Mars: 24 hours, 36 minutes. Mercury: 58 EARTH days, 16 hours. Venus: 243 EARTH days, 26 minutes. Mercury has a scorching daytime temperature and a freezing nighttime chill due to its lack of atmosphere. Venus experiences extreme greenhouse effect, making it the hottest planet despite being the second from the Sun. Earth’s axial tilt gives us seasons, shaping the world’s climate and ecosystems. Mars’ tilt creates dramatic climate variations, including polar ice caps and dusty storms. Jupiter’s rapid rotation creates its iconic bands of clouds and the Great Red Spot, a giant storm. Saturn’s tilt gives us stunning views of its magnificent ring system. Uranus’ peculiar tilt may have been caused by a massive collision in its distant past.

Music: © James Mercy - Take You On

[theofficialastronomy101]

Newest image of Earth and Moon as seen from Space by Japanese satellite - Himawari-8

[humanoidhistory]

A solar eclipse on the Moon, illustrated by John Gorsuch, ca. 1969.

(Mike Acs)

[thepastisalreadywritten]

How the solar system travels through the galaxy! 🪐🌌🌑

[the-wolf-and-moon]

Saturn Photobombs Luna

[serpentface]

This was going to be a panel of a little comic but I got too invested in drawing minute background details so, here.

[world-beauty]

This is how our solar system actually works

[without-ado]

Full Plankton Moon over Maldives l Petr Horálek via NASA APOD

[spacewonder19]

Super Blue Moon 2023 © astrofalls

[hiddenspace]

Jupiter & Saturn 🪐

[pangeen]

" Home " //© Nova Space

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