Lunar Mare Definition
Lunar mare are large, dark areas on the moon formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. For example, the dark spots visible from Earth are maria.
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Moon & Its Phases
Fun Facts
- Volcanic activity on the moon stopped a few billion years ago.
- Early astronomers thought lunar maria were seas, but they are not made of water.
- Maria are impact basins filled with lava.
Why Do We Need To Know About Lunar Mare
Learning about lunar mare helps us understand the moon’s history and why it’s important for science. Lunar mare were made by old volcanoes and show us how volcanoes and asteroids changed the moon. This helps scientists learn about the moon and life in space.
This information is useful for space trips, taking care of the environment, and even for people who work with the ocean. For example, knowing how the moon’s pull affects ocean tides is important for studying sea life and planning how to protect the environment, showing how useful knowing about lunar mare can be.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- The moon’s phases are caused by its orbit around the earth.
- The moon does not make its own light, it only reflects it.
- The phases of the moon repeat in a cycle about every 28 days.
- The moon is smaller than the sun but appears the same size because it’s closer.
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