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Moon phases
The Moon is the only satellite of the Earth that has a gravitational effect on it, which can be clearly seen in the sea or ocean tides. In turn, the Earth has an even greater impact on the Moon, preventing the satellite from rotating around its axis. The moon always faces our planet with only one side, and because of the elliptical orbit, it can be illuminated both at 100% (with a full moon) and at 0% (with a new moon).
Moon phases
The Moon completes one revolution around the Earth in 27.3 days, and its synodic period lasts 29.5 days (709 hours). During it, the satellite goes through 8 main phases: from the new moon to the full moon, and then to the old moon. The boundary between the illuminated and unilluminated part of the lunar surface is constantly shifting, which is why a satellite from the Earth can look like a perfect circle, month or crescent. And the line separating the illuminated and unlit territory is called the terminator.
The duration of the lunar phase is a variable value and can range from 3 to 4 days. Every month, the earth satellite is illuminated by the Sun for 14.77 days and stays in darkness for 14.77 days. And this applies to the entire area of the Moon, and not just its visible side, turned to the Earth. The far side of the Moon is illuminated with the same frequency, but we cannot observe this phenomenon from the earth's surface.
As for the number of phases of the moon, this is a conditional value that differs in different cultures. For example, in Hawaii, 30 lunar phases were traditionally distinguished - one for each day of the month. But the Western model is generally accepted in the world, dividing the lunar cycle into 8 phases:
New Moon. The satellite is in line with the Sun and the Earth and is not visible from our planet. The visible side of the Moon is completely obscured, while the far side is completely illuminated.
The new moon. The satellite begins to be seen in the sky in the form of a thin crescent.
First quarter. Within 3-4 nights, the Moon appears in the sky in the form of a month, and the illumination of its surface gradually increases to 50%.
The waxing moon. As the month progresses, the celestial body gradually turns into a perfect circle.
Full moon. In this phase, the side of the satellite facing the Earth is completely illuminated and is observed in the sky all night.
The waning moon. The illuminated part begins to decrease - on the opposite side of the one that increased during the first quarter.
Third quarter. The area of the illuminated lunar surface gradually decreases to 50%.
Old Moon. The final phase of the cycle, during which the visible side of the satellite is viewed from Earth as a thin crescent, after which it is completely obscured and a new moon occurs again.
In different phases, the ecliptic longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees. This corresponds to the four main phases: new moon, waxing moon, full moon and waning moon. Due to the ecliptic orbit of the satellite, its phase changes are observed at different points on the Earth with a slight delay. On average, each main cycle (1 out of 4) lasts 7.38 days or a quarter of a synodic month.
Why do we need a lunar calendar
For many world religions, the lunar calendar is the basis for determining annual holidays, which often fall on different dates. A vivid example is Easter, which is tied to the lunar calendar and is celebrated annually in a wide range of dates: from April 4 to May 8. Moon phases are also widely used in astrology and esotericism, including for writing horoscopes and predictions.
If we talk about the practical significance of the lunar phases, then they are most important for agriculture. The cycle determines at what time it is better to organize sowing, irrigation and harvesting. And this applies to all agricultural crops: cereals, vegetables, and fruits. Finally, the lunar calendar is necessary for launching spacecraft that enter Earth's orbit and beyond. If you launch in an unfavorable phase, the gravity of the satellite will interfere with the flight, and vice versa.
Summing up, we can say that there are only two absolute lunar phases: new moon and full moon. The remaining phases are intermediate and only reflect a gradual transition from zero to one hundred percent illumination of the earth's satellite. According to research, the Moon affects not only the ebb and flow, but also the life of all living beings on Earth. Therefore, the lunar calendar is important not only from an esoteric or religious point of view, but also from a practical point of view!
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What’s the moon phase today?
It has long been known that the Earth's satellite - the Moon - has an invisible effect on people, animals and plants. Many peoples in the world have used and continue to use the lunar calendar in agriculture to determine the best time for sowing and harvesting. The lunar calendar is even able to predict the future for the most developed creature on the planet - man!
The influence of the moon on a person
From the point of view of science, the influence of the Moon on living matter is explained by its magnetic field, which not only causes the movement of millions of tons of sea water on Earth (during ebb and flow), but also affects the daily rhythms of flora and fauna. If in lower animals only the physiological state can change, then in humans, in addition to it, mood swings are observed, an increase or vice versa - a decrease in mental activity.
The first phase of the moon
Many people experience an increase in intellectual and emotional activity during this period. There is a desire to communicate more with other people, to engage in creativity, to complete long-planned and pending cases. So that the potential does not dissipate into many small things, it should be concentrated on the implementation of some one important task.
Second phase of the moon
Can cause intense emotional stress and a desire for spiritual comfort and peace. If you have unwanted meetings and conversations that you cannot refuse, they are best held during this period of the lunar cycle. Negotiating with useful interlocutors is highly likely to give a positive result, and unnecessary / toxic people will temporarily (or forever) leave your life. The second phase is ideal for dotting all i in a relationship: with minimal stress and without mutual resentment.
Full moon
During this period, not only do vampires go hunting (according to many myths and legends), but more tangible troubles also occur, and on a global scale. So, according to statistics, it is on the full moon that most accidents and plane crashes occur, and many people experience irritability, aggression, apathy and other negative emotions. If possible, then it is better to wait out this segment of the lunar cycle in a calm home environment and not arrange any trips and travels during it.
After the full moon, the waning moon follows, practically no different from it in its effect on a person. Therefore, we proceed immediately to the third phase, which is characterized by unique features.
The third phase of the moon
With the reduction of the lunar disk in the sky, after the full moon, peace and balance come. During this period, many people's appetite decreases, the overall level of strength and energy increases, so the third phase is optimal for starting sports and switching to a healthy lifestyle. Many are faced with an overabundance of feelings and emotional upsurge, as well as with an inadequate perception of reality, when insignificant events seem important, and vice versa.
The fourth phase of the moon
Its second name is flawed (aging, waning), which is quite consistent with its impact on humans. Many people during this period experience chronic fatigue and lack of strength, become lethargic and lack of initiative. At the physiological level, biorhythms can go astray and immunity deteriorate. During the fourth phase, it is better not to burden yourself with additional things and not try to radically change something in your life. This will only lead to more exhaustion and will not give visible results.
New Moon
At the end of its cycle, the Moon is completely hidden in the sky and is illuminated by the Sun only from its back side, invisible from the Earth. Feels like this period can be compared with the birth of a new life. Gradually, mood and well-being improve, new ideas and desires arise, it becomes easier to solve problems and negotiate with other people.
The listed effects become especially noticeable during the transition from the new moon to the last phase - the young Moon, which is characterized by the same effect on the emotional state of a person. After it, the first phase follows cyclically and the next synodic month begins.
Many people are affected by the cycles of the moon in the same way or approximately the same as described above. But since our life is affected not only by the magnetic field of the Moon, but also by many other factors, it is clearly not worth treating the described effects as 100% reliable information.
If we talk about the impact of the Moon on the flora, then there are even special lists that list when it is better to plant certain plants. For example, when the moon is waxing (before the full moon), it is recommended to plant leafy vegetables (lettuce, spinach), flowers and carrots, and when the moon is waning (before the new moon), onions, potatoes, artichokes, asparagus, and so on. Considering the fact that for many centuries farmers have been guided by the Moon when sowing and harvesting, do not neglect these recommendations!
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