Google throw a new interactive doodle dedicated to the phenomenon known as ““The Rise of the Half Moon” or “the rise of the crescent”.
This astronomical event refers to a particular moment lunar cyclein which the Moon It is in its waxing or waning phase.
The waxing Moon occurs twice a month. Photo: iStock.This astronomical phenomenon happens twice a monthwhen the The moon goes from new to fullor full to new, and marks significant transitions in the lunar cycle.
The new Google doodle seeks to celebrate these moments of connection between humanity and the sky, remembering how fascinating the universe is. Many people believe in the influence of celestial bodies on everyday life, from mood to ideal times to cut hair.
The phases of the Moon. Photo: Shutterstock.THE lunar phases They are the changes that are observed in the visible portion of the satellite, and are a consequence of its relative position with respect to the Sun and the Earth. Lunation or the lunar cycle lasts 29.53 days and occurs when the Moon goes from being completely illuminated to being completely hidden.
The main one There are four lunar phases:
The lunar cycle is made up of four phases. Photo: Shutterstock.During the phases of the lunar cycle, the Moon it shows exactly half of its face illuminated by the Sun, creating a “crescent” shape visible from Earth. Him October lunar calendar It was formed as follows:
When the user goes to google.com and clicks on the doodle, specifically the “play” button, a new page will open with the Interactive game from Google.
This card game on the phases of the earth’s satellite invites Internet users to play against the moon Test your knowledge of the lunar cycle.
Source: Clarin
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