Lecture 8: Phases of the Moon

EPISODE · Sep 29, 2006

Lecture 8: Phases of the Moon

from Astronomy 161 - Introduction to Solar System Astronomy · host Richard Pogge

How does the Moon appear to move through the night sky? This lecture introduces the Moon, and describes the monthly cycle of phases. Topics include synchronous rotation, apogee and perigee, the cycle of phases, and the sidereal and synodic month. Recorded 2006 Sep 29 in 100 Stillman Hall on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University.

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