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Quarky Blasts Off · Episode 2

Quarky and the Moon

Why does the Moon change shape, and where did it come from?

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The story

Quarky hops to the Moon to learn about craters, phases, and why the same face always points our way.

What you'll learn

  • The Moon does not make its own light; it reflects the Sun.
  • The Moon's phases come from how sunlight hits it as it orbits.
  • The Moon's gravity pulls the oceans to make the tides.
  • The same side of the Moon always faces Earth.

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