The "Moon Paradox" most commonly refers to the Moon Illusion, where the Moon looks much larger near the horizon than when it's high in the sky, even though its actual angular size doesn't change, creating a confusing conflict with visual perception rules. Other "moon paradoxes" involve a faster-than-light laser swipe on the Moon (not true information transfer) or a theoretical "Brethren Moon" in fiction that needs life to destroy itself.
NASA stopped going o the moon after Apollo 17 because the budget was dropping significantly and the president at the time (Richard Nixon) wanted to spend the money on something else. He was dealing with an economy that was in trouble and the war in Vietnam to pay for.
"It would be wrong of me to suggest that the moon phase soulmate test is inaccurate—and it would be equally wrong to suggest that it is accurate," says DeFranco. "The moon phase soulmate test is a brand new mechanism in synastry and astrology. Thus, there are no studies done to confirm or deny its validity."
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While the Moon does come closer to our planet during its 29.5-day orbit around the Earth, and while it does sometimes look bigger than usual to a casual observer on Earth, its size does not actually increase. The apparent change in our only natural satellite's size when it is near the horizon is an optical illusion.
"Only if the sun and moon disappear will Israel cease to be a nation before Me." (Jeremiah 31:35–36) In Psalm 89:36-37, we see that the moon is « the faithful witness » in heaven.
The year 2026 will feature 13 full moons, including a blue moon in May. Four eclipses will take place in 2026, including two total lunar eclipses and two solar eclipses. Stargazers can look forward to several meteor showers, with the Perseids and Geminids being among the most popular.
This month's moon is extra special because it's a supermoon, meaning that the moon will reach its full phase while also being at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it appear larger and brighter than an ordinary full moon. If you happen to miss this month's lunar display, there's no need to worry.
Today, Jan. 7, 2026, the moon is 18 days old and is in the Waning Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 79% illuminated. Moon phases reveal the passage of time in the night sky.
Every 18.6 years, our Moon reaches the extremes of its orbit around the Earth. We observe this as the Moon rises and sets at its most northerly and southerly positions on the horizon.
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The founder of astrogeology, Gene Shoemaker, is the only person to date whose ashes have been buried on the moon.
If you're planning to drink the moon water, just be sure the water is potable, meaning safe and clean. 2. Find a spot where the moon shines brightest. Put your jar of water somewhere it can absorb the light of the moon with the least obstruction.
In Genesis 1:14-18, the moon is described as one of God's "great lights" to separate day from night and mark seasons, days, and years. Psalm 104:19 reiterates this, stating that God made the moon to mark the seasons. In Psalm 136:9, the moon is praised as a testament to God's enduring love.
On a full moon, it's often advised to avoid starting new ventures, making major impulsive decisions, or engaging in conflict, as this time is seen as peak energy for culmination, release, and heightened emotions, making it better for reflection, closure, and self-care rather than new beginnings or rash actions. Instead of new projects, focus on releasing what no longer serves you and celebrating achievements, while being mindful of heightened feelings and potential overreactions.
The study found that menstruation occurred most frequently around the full Moon in the North American women, while it occurred between half and full Moon in the European women. The authors concluded that the lunar cycle is a weak but significant zeitgeber for human reproductive cycles.
Empaths often sense stronger reactions during a full moon because they absorb moods, tension, and unspoken feelings from their surroundings. This can create pressure inside the nervous system, leading to restlessness, shallow sleep, and early waking before the day feels ready.
Well, life of some sort would probably exist on Earth, but humans almost certainly wouldn't. Think of the very long course of evolution, the small changes, the minute adaptations that organisms make to their environment.
A black moon is the third new moon in a season that has an extra, fourth new moon. This summer, we have four new moons (the first was June 25 and the fourth will be on Sept. 21, just before the end of summer). The new moon on August 23 will be the third of the summer, and it is, therefore, a black moon.
While the moon's gravitational pull influences tides, it's far too weak to have any direct impact on the human body. And, while a supermoon does emit more light, its brightness pales in comparison to the artificial lights in our homes, which are well-known to disrupt sleep.
In 1849 the French philosopher Auguste Comte (1798–1857) proposed the 13-month Positivist Calendar, naming the months: Moses, Homer, Aristotle, Archimedes, Caesar, St Paul, Charlemagne, Dante, Gutenberg, Shakespeare, Descartes, Frederic and Bichat.
The January moon is known in the Northern Hemisphere as the Wolf Moon, coming at a time of the year when it was believed wolves howled more due to there being less food around. BBC Weather Watchers have been capturing images of the Wolf Moon as it reached its peak.