The Moon's Phases as Seen from Space

This video provides an illustration of how the Moon passes through its phases — a product of its orbit, which allows different parts of its surface to be illuminated by the Sun over the course of a month. The camera is locked to the Moon as the Earth rapidly rotates in the foreground. 

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ESO

About the Video

Id:moon_phases-1
Release date:25 February 2015, 17:33
Duration:40 s
Frame rate:30 fps

About the Object

Name:Moon
Type:Solar System : Planet : Satellite
Category:Solar System

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