The document discusses the moon's formation, physical features, the lunar cycle, ocean tides, and eclipses. It examines theories about how the moon formed, including the fission, capture, and giant impact theories. It describes the moon's repeating 29.5 day cycle between its phases from new to full moon. It also explains how the moon's gravity causes high and low ocean tides on Earth through bulges in the seas.

1. Our MarvelousMOON Sarah White

2. Voila, La Lune Formation Physical features Lunar Cycle Ocean Tides Eclipses

3. Moon Formation Theories Fission Theory Moon breaks off from Earth Problems? Earth rotation too slow Capture Theory Earth’s gravitational pull Problems? Need extended Earth atmosphere Giant Impact Theory Proto-Earth is hit Accretion forms moon Problems? Undetermined relative sizes

4. Physical Features So what is so special about the moon, anyways?

5. Lunar Cycle Repeats every 29.5 days Synodic Period Harvest Moon Waning Decreasing size Waxing Increasing size

6. Ocean Tides High Tide Two “bulges” Elevated Sea Level Low Tide Water rushes to bulges Earth Rotation Friction on seafloor

8. Alright moon experts, what would happen to Earth if the moon’s orbital path was closer to Earth than it is now?