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Astronomy - Motion of the Moon

Michel van Biezen via YouTube

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Explore the intricacies of lunar motion in this comprehensive 12-part video series. Delve into topics such as the Moon's orbit, solar eclipses, lunar phases, and the Saros cycle. Learn about the differences between sidereal and synodic months, understand why we only see one side of the Moon, and discover how ancient astronomers like Aristarchus estimated the distance to the Sun. Gain a deeper understanding of celestial mechanics and astronomical phenomena related to Earth's natural satellite.

Syllabus

Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (1 of 12) The Moon's Orbit
Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (2 of 12) The Solar Eclipse Explained
Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (3 of 12) When Do Solar Eclipses Occur
Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (4 of 12) Why do we have 3 Types of Solar Eclipses?
Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (5 of 12) Moon's Shadow and Different Solar Eclipses
Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (6 of 12) Where Can You See Solar Eclipses?
Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (7 of 12) What is the Saros Cycle?
Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (8 of 12) How to Predict the Next Solar Eclipses
Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (9 of 12) Difference Between Sidereal & Synodic Month
Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (10 of 12) The Phases of the Moon Explained
Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (11 of 12) Why Do We Only See One Side of the Moon?
Astronomy - Ch. 3: Motion of the Moon (12 of 12) Aristarchus: Distance to the Sun?
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