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A trick or better some help was needed to take a photo of the moon. In between cleaning/moving the telescope was used in front of the mobile phone.
No man on the moon.
Here are a few riddles and interesting facts or words related to the word "moon" that you may find obscure:
Riddles
Riddle: I’m not a star, but I light up the night, I change my face, but I'm only one sight. What am I?
Riddle: I make the tides rise and fall, I follow the sun but am not seen at all. What am I?
Riddle: I have craters but no feet, I pull at the oceans, though I’m not a fleet. What am I?
Obscure Words Related to the Moon
Lunatic - Historically, this term was used to describe someone whose mental state was believed to be influenced by the lunar phases, particularly the full moon.
Lunar - Relating to the moon. For example, "lunar cycle" refers to the phases of the moon.
Selenography - The study of the physical features of the moon.
Selenophile - A person who loves the moon.
Eclipse - While common, the phenomenon of one celestial body moving into the shadow of another (e.g., a lunar eclipse when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon) can be a fascinating topic.
Tidal Locking - This refers to the moon's synchronous rotation, which makes it always show the same face to the Earth.
Balsamic Moon - This is one of the moon's phases, referring to the final phase before the new moon, when the moon is almost invisible.
Exploring these riddles and words can give you a deeper appreciation of the cultural, scientific, and linguistic significance of the moon!