How Did the Days of the Week Get Their Names?
Weekdays were named in honor of the sun and moon, and for the ancient gods. The Romans named the first two days of the week after the sun and moon, and so they are...
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Why Does the Moon Have More Craters than the Earth?
Why Does the Moon Have More Craters than the Earth? A long time ago, when the Earth and Moon were very young, many large meteorites crashed into their surfaces, and...
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Why Can You Sometimes See the Moon During Daytime?
Sometimes we can see the moon during daytime. Some people think that the moon can be seen only at night, but this isn’t true. The moon may rise any time of the...
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Why Do We See a Ring Around the Moon?
We do sometimes see a ring around the moon. A ring or circle of light around the moon is caused by the refraction, and by reflection of moonlight from tiny ice crystals...
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