Moon Mysteries
Synopsis
Twelve humans have walked on the Moon, returning samples that support the giant impact theory of its formation from a collision with a Mars-sized body.
Synopsis
Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission. Between 1969 and 1972, six Apollo missions returned lunar rock samples that provided insights into the Moon's formation. The giant impact theory suggests a Mars-sized body named Thea collided with Earth, creating debris that formed the Moon. The documentary details the Moon's gravitational effects on Earth, its gradual drift away, and the eventual fate of both as the Sun expands in five billion years.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how lunar rocks differ from Earth rocks.
- See how the Moon influences Earth's weather patterns.
- Meet the astronauts who walked on the Moon.
Did You Know
- The Moon is 81 million billion tons and more than 2,100 miles in diameter.
- Only 12 humans have ever walked on the Moon during the Apollo missions.
- Saturn has the most moons in the solar system with 46.
- The Moon's gravity is one-sixth that of Earth's.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many moons are there in our solar system?
There are at least 135 moons orbiting the planets in our solar system.
What is the diameter of the moon?
The moon is more than 2,100 miles in diameter.
How many humans have walked on the moon?
Only 12 humans have ever walked on the moon.
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