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Solar System
Java Applet showing the motion of the planets of the solar system, the moon, moons of Jupiter and two comets.
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Inconstant moon
Multimedia guide to the moon including a phase calculator which lets you see what the moon will look like at any time of year. Visually attractive site
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Moon phase calculator
Does exactly what the title suggests provides an image of the moon as it would appear on your chosen date (1800-1199 AD). The depiction of lunar surface features suffers geometric distortion but the ...
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Eclipse Of The Moon
During a lunar eclipse, the moon passes through the shadow of the Earth. As we look at the moon from the Earth, it looks to us as if the shadow of the Earth is slowly covering the moon.
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Why can I sometimes see the moon during daylight hours?
Q & A site. Explains visibility of Moon (and Venus) in daytime sky.
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The Moon
A very good fact file on the moon covering lots of different aspects and finishing with a short quiz.
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Why the moon is seen red during total lunar eclipse?
A simple explanation, accompanied by a clear diagram, of why the eclipsed moon appears red.
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BrainPOP - Moon
A short animated movie and quiz about the moon including theories on how it came to orbit us. This site allows you to watch two movies a day before subscribing.
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Frisbee on the Moon
Article from the New York Times explaining what would happen if you threw a Frisbee on the moon.
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Earth and Moon viewer
Many useful links and easy to access up to the minute images of Earth and Moon. Would be very useful in year 8-11 astronomy and geography. Excellent resource : should go straight into anyone's ...
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