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Planets, Winter Stars And Geminid Meteor Showers In December 2024 Skywatching
See Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars this month. Also, see the Winter Stars, Winter Triangle, the Geminid Meteor Shower. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Curated Video
All About August's Supermoon Blue Moon
Did you know about the full moon in August was a Supermoon and a blue moon. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: NASA/GSFC
Wonderscape
What Does the Moon Look Like?
The moon is Earth's only natural satellite, the fifth largest in our solar system, and appears bright in our night sky due to sunlight reflection. Despite its significant appearance, the moon is much smaller than Earth, being only about...
Curated Video
Only In Thailand 16 - Water Festival of Lights
Water Festival of Lights:Celebrate a festival of lights with thousands of flickering candles sent off on the river, symbolizing dreams coming true and carrying away misfortune.
Veritasium
Why Scorpions Glow in the Dark
Finding scorpions in the desert at night is surprisingly easy with an ultraviolet torch since scorpions fluoresce under UV light. This phenomenon, where scorpions absorb UV light and re-radiate it as bright neon green, isn't unique to...
Science ABC
Why Can You See The Moon During The Day?
If you are still living under the assumption that the moon can only be seen in the night sky, you’re incorrect! The fact is that the moon is always hanging around our planet; sometimes, it’s visible during the day (given you have the...
Curated Video
Eclipse, lunar
An alignment of the Earth directly in between the Sun and the Moon, so that the earth's shadow falls on the Moon and obscures all or part of it. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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The Moon and Its Effect On Life
The cycles of the Moon are said to affect reproductive rhythms, from humans to coral. How could this be? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Moon exerts a strong influence over life cycles on Earth. Cycles of the Moon have...
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The Moon - Earth’s Natural Satellite
An introduction to the Earth's moon. What makes a moon a moon? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. A moon is a natural satellite. Our Moon orbits the Earth roughly every 28 days. The Moon's glow is caused by the reflection of...
Curated Video
The Moon – Odd one out
Four phases of the moon are shown on screen, but which one is not part of the lunar calendar? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Moon Learning Points The lunar phases include full moon, crescent moon and first quarter. A...
Curated Video
Phases of the Moon
Learn about the phases of the Moon. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Moon Learning Points The Moon takes 28 days to orbit the Earth. The Moon's phases are gibbous, waning, crescent and full. A lunar month is the complete...
Curated Video
The grunion fish
Meet the grunion fish, an ordinary-looking fish whose extraordinary life is ruled by the phases of the Moon. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Moon Learning Points The grunion fish breeds in time with the phases of the Moon....
PBS
The Enduring Myth and Medical Mysteries of Werewolves
Throughout history, the concept of werewolves has been closely intertwined with both supernatural and medical explanations. Initially, lycanthropy referred to both literal shape-shifting into wolves through magic and a form of mental...
PBS
Evolution of Werewolf Legends During the Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages, werewolf legends evolved, becoming more widespread and demonized by the church. Changes in farming, particularly the rise of sheep farming, positioned wolves as a threat to livelihood, which reinforced their...
PBS
Cultural Variations and Christian Influence on Werewolf Legends
Influenced by Germanic and Nordic traditions, werewolf legends spread throughout Europe. This resulted in a variety of werewolf stories across different cultures. From transformations caused by drinking from a wolf's footprint to legends...
PBS
Myth, Symbolism, and Cultural Origins of the Werewolf
Wolves have played a unique role throughout human history, being both feared predators and admired creatures. This video explores the origins and evolution of the werewolf myth across various cultures, emphasizing three main types of...
Curated Video
Our Solar System
Dr. Forrester classifies the parts of our solar system by examining such components as planets, moon, Sun, Milky Way, comets, asteroids, and meteors. She explains lunar phases, lunar eclipses, and solar eclipses. Dr. Forrester...
Curated Video
Mid-Autumn Festival Vocabulary | Talking Flashcards | 中秋節
🌕 Welcome to BrainSnax! Dive into the enchanting world of the Mid-Autumn Festival with our "Mid-Autumn Festival Vocabulary | Talking Flashcards" video. Whether you're a language enthusiast, cultural explorer, or simply curious about this...
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Phases of the Moon
“Phases of the Moon” will explain the moon’s different phases and why they appear as they do from Earth.
Nature League
Exploring Rhythms | Compilation
Brit looks back on our eleventh month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of rhythms.
Nature League
How Does Space Impact Life on Earth? - Field Trip
This week on Nature League, Brit explores the rhythms of life on Earth by interviewing Dr. Mark Reiser about solar and lunar cycles.