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2024 Lunar New Year Preprations

The celebration for Chinese New Year 2024 started on February 10. New Year is almost here, also called the Lunar New Year. It brings a happy celebration full of tradition and culture.

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NASA Integrated Lunar Science Strategy in the Artemis Era Implementation Plan

This implementation plan outlines strategic lunar programs, human exploration missions, and science objectives to achieve decadal-level goals at the Moon. It addresses the recommendations for lunar science priorities and aims to integrate human exploration with robotic missions for enhanced scientif

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Latest Updates and Action Requests from LEAG - November 2023 Edition

LEAG presents exciting developments in lunar activities including team selections, upcoming commercial moon landings, and initiatives towards an International Lunar Year. Additionally, LEAG responds to a NASA request regarding the maintenance of the Mean Earth Coordinate System for the Moon, emphasi

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Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Explore the fascinating phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses, learning about the differences between them, how they occur, and why they do not happen every month. Discover the types of eclipses and their characteristics, from total solar eclipses to partial lunar eclipses. Delve into the science be

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Moon-to-Mars Strategy Update

Evolving projects, timelines, and architectural updates of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Moon-to-Mars strategy are discussed in detail, highlighting objectives, architecture components, analytical capabilities, and future segments. The strategy aims to achieve constancy of purp

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Hardware Demonstration and Improvements of the Stellar Positioning System

The Hardware Demonstration and Improvements of the Stellar Positioning System (SPS) involve utilizing ancient celestial navigation techniques for lunar exploration. SPS combines central-body-relative observation with star-field observation to determine absolute position, reducing mass/power impacts

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Exploring Moon Phases and Lunar Basics

Delve into the fascinating world of moon phases and lunar phenomena. Learn about the different phases of the moon, why we see the moon, rotation, revolution, waxing, waning, and more.

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Exploring Lunar Surface Radiation Risks and Mitigations Using Bioengineering

Lunar Explorer Instrument for space biology applications, LEIA Mission, addresses radiation health risks for crewed lunar exploration. The project aims to engineer yeast strains to study radiation sensitivity and identify genetic factors affecting cellular response. The instrument suite includes Bio

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Understanding Lunar and Solar Eclipses: A Comprehensive Webquest

Delve into the intricacies of lunar and solar eclipses by exploring informative websites. Learn about lunar eclipse phases, types, and causes, sketch the Earth-Moon-Sun alignment, discover the reasons for eclipse frequency, and differentiate between the three lunar eclipse kinds. Unravel the mystery

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Lunar Alloy Metal Production Plant (LAMPP) Concept and Objectives

The Lunar Alloy Metal Production Plant (LAMPP) is an innovative system designed for lunar environment, utilizing Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) to extract oxygen and high-quality metals from lunar regolith. The project aims to unify knowledge on MRE technologies and test refractory materials for

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SAASTA AstroQuiz 2018 National Finals - Lunar Eclipse Questions

The SAASTA AstroQuiz 2018 National Finals feature a series of questions related to lunar eclipses, moon characteristics, and celestial bodies. Participants must answer questions about the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century, the color of the moon during an eclipse, and the relationship between

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Observatory News December 2019: Lunar and Dark Sky Observing Sessions Schedule

In December 2019, the observatory presents a schedule of lunar and dark sky observing sessions. The sessions include Lunar Sessions on December 6th, 7th, January 3rd, and 4th, as well as Dark Sky Sessions on December 20th, 21st, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 30th, and January 3rd. It is advised to check their w

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Exploring Solar and Lunar Eclipses in Astronomy

Dive into the fascinating world of solar and lunar eclipses through vivid imagery and informative descriptions. Learn about the different types of eclipses, such as total and partial solar eclipses, as well as lunar eclipses caused by Earth's shadow. Discover the intricate dance between the Sun, Moo

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Exploring Sun, Moon, and Earth: Resources for Young Astronomers

Discover the fascinating effects of the Sun and Moon on Earth, learn about the Sun-Earth-Moon system, explore the scale of these celestial bodies, understand the phases of the Moon, observe tides, uncover the reasons behind the four seasons, and watch educational videos on lunar phases and tides. Di

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Understanding Earth's Seasons and Moon Phases

Explore the primary causes of Earth's seasons, the positioning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and the eight phases of the lunar cycle. Learn about the characteristics of the moon in its waxing and waning phases, the time it takes to transition between moon phases, and the role of the sun in t

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Exploring the Earth-Moon System in Astronomy

Investigate the fascinating interplay between Earth, the Moon, and the Sun including lunar phases, eclipses, tides, and more. Discover the Moon's unique characteristics and lunar landscape features captured by Apollo missions.

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Design Your Moon Camp: Erasmus+ Mini-MOOC Project

Delve into the world of designing a Moon camp in this innovative Erasmus+ Mini-MOOC project. Participants are challenged to create a map of their ideal lunar settlement, considering the harsh lunar conditions such as lack of water, oxygen, high radiation, and scarce food sources. The project aims to

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Lathrop Intermediate School Events and Lunar Eclipse Information

Lathrop Intermediate School, home of the Spartans, will be observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a total lunar eclipse on January 21, 2019. The school emphasizes safety, respect, and responsibility. The article includes details about the lunar eclipse, the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. D

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Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Solar and lunar eclipses are celestial phenomena where shadows are cast by one celestial body upon another. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the view of the Sun during the new moon phase, while a lunar eclipse happens when the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon. This article explains the di

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Understanding the Business Cycle in Macroeconomics

The business cycle refers to the fluctuations in an economy, with phases like peak, expansionary, trough, and contractionary. During expansionary phases, output increases, unemployment decreases, and inflation may rise. Conversely, contractionary phases see output decline, unemployment rise, and red

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Exploring Water on the Moon: Research Insights from Lunar Missions

Uncover the intriguing research on water presence on the Moon through the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Lunar Exploration Neutron Detector. Discover how remote sensing and neutron detection technologies have shaped our understanding of lunar water distribution, challenging previous theories.

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Lunar ISRU Needs Perspective for Propellant Generation

The article discusses the lunar in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) needs for propellant generation, focusing on the specific propellant requirements for transportation services between Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and the Moon. It covers the importance of lunar resources such as sunlight, regolith, volati

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The Moon Village: A Vision for Sustainable Lunar Exploration

The Moon Village represents a collaborative effort among nations to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon and in cis-lunar space. It aims to serve as a testing ground for new ways of living and working, fostering global cooperation in scientific research, education, and industry. The vi

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Progress Report on Lunar-Mars Spectrum Group Work within SFCG

The Lunar-Mars Spectrum Group (LMSG) met to review important input documents related to lunar communications, including compatibility studies, frequency considerations, and frequency assignment guidelines. The group identified the need for further work to refine proposed reports and agreed on new ac

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Estimating Lunar Mountain Heights with Shadow Lengths

Explore how to estimate the height of lunar mountains by measuring the length of their shadows on the Moon's surface using data from the Liverpool Telescope. Discover the intriguing world of lunar shadows and how they can reveal information about celestial features. See how similar triangles and geo

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Exploring Earth's Moon Phases and Motion

Delve into the intriguing phenomena of Earth's Moon, examining its phases, formation, reflective properties, and orbital motion around our planet. Discover why we always see one face of the Moon, how its appearance changes in the sky, and the captivating lunar cycle that governs its illuminated stag

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Initiating a Lunar Planetary Spatial Data Infrastructure (PSDI) by MAPSIT Steering Committee

MAPSIT, led by Trent Hare of USGS, advocates for creating a Lunar PSDI to enhance spatial data infrastructure in planetary science. The committee highlights the importance of foundational lunar data products and ongoing efforts for Europa and the Moon. Collaboration with various entities is emphasiz

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Developing Lunar Proximity Standards for Enhanced Communication

Various commercial lunar relay systems are in development, emphasizing the urgent need for standardizing proximity signal formats for efficient communication between lunar payloads. Extending the current CCSDS Proximity-1 Standard to the S-band for the Moon is crucial due to differences in frequency

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Explore Lunar Phases and Patterns in Astronomical Observations

Dive into the study of lunar phases, shadows, tides, seasons, and the moon's observable appearance over time. Test your knowledge with questions about moon phases, identify the sequence of moon phases, understand the causes behind moon phases, and determine the correct order of moon phases. Enhance

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Understanding the Phases of the Moon and the Lunar Cycle

The moon goes through eight distinct phases during its 27-day Lunar Cycle, each characterized by its illumination level as seen from Earth. From the invisible New Moon to the fully illuminated Full Moon, learn about each phase and how they occur as the moon orbits the Earth.

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Understanding the Phases of the Moon and Their Impact on Earth

This content delves into the phases of the moon and its influence on Earth, explaining the causes of each phase and detailing the interactions between the Moon, Earth, and Sun. Resources such as images, videos, and a game plan are provided to enhance understanding, along with a question related to i

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Energy Balance of Lunar Research Station: Challenges and Solutions

Delve into the energy balance of a lunar research station, exploring motivations for space living, past experiments like BIOS-3, and the project outline. The presentation discusses the use of algae or high vegetation for oxygen production, emphasizing the need for a sustainable environment in space.

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Exploring the Phases of the Moon in Our Solar System

Uncover the secrets of the moon's phases in our solar system with engaging lessons, activities, and essential questions. Understand how the Earth and moon's movements create different moon phases observed from Earth, and discover the beauty and science behind lunar eclipses. Dive into the 8 phases o

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Explore the Wonders of the Moon and Planets in Today's Night Sky

Discover the beauty and mystery of the moon, lunar features, and planets visible in the night sky. From lunar craters to phases of the moon, marvel at our celestial neighbors and the fascinating landscapes they hold.

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Moon Phases, Observations, and Earth's Tilt Study

Explore questions on moon phases, lunar observations, and Earth's tilt in this comprehensive science review. Answer inquiries on lunar phases, moon appearances, and the Earth's position. Engage in activities to predict moon phases, identify specific moon appearances, and comprehend the relationship

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Understanding Lunar Eclipses: Phenomenon, Types, and Comparison

Lunar eclipses are fascinating astronomical events that occur when the Earth aligns between the Sun and the Moon. This phenomenon results in total, partial, or semi-shaded eclipses depending on the extent of the Moon's entry into the Earth's shadow. Contrasting lunar eclipses with solar eclipses hig

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Fun and Educational Moon Quiz Review Game with Tricky Taboo Challenges

Dive into an engaging Moon Quiz Review Game featuring Tricky Taboo challenges that test your knowledge of lunar phases. Discover the waxing and waning cycles, illuminate solar phases, and name various moon phases in this interactive learning experience.

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Understanding the Phases of the Moon

The Moon's phases, including New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and more, are due to its revolution around the Earth. Each phase is unique, from the dark New Moon to the brilliant Full Moon, offering insights into celestial mechanics and lunar visibili

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Unraveling the Origin of Earth and Moon through Hydrogen Isotopes in Small Lunar Samples

Exploring the D/H ratios in small lunar samples, researchers suggest a distinctive region in the lunar mantle might hold material from planetary bodies, impacting the Moon's hydrogen component. The Desch-Robinson model combines geochemical data and planet formation models to propose how the Moon for

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