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Phases of the Moon: A Historical Journey and Review

Explore the historical significance of the moon's phases and its impact on human lives throughout history. From the full moon to the new moon, each phase holds cultural and symbolic significance. Discover how the moon has inspired people and influenced events over time, from ancient beliefs to modern space race concerns. Delve into old photographs and cartoons that showcase the moon's role in shaping our world.

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Phases of the Moon: A Historical Journey and Review

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  1. Phases of the Moon:A Historical Journey and Review

  2. Last quarter moon New moon Quarter Moon Full moon Crescent moon Phases of the Moon

  3. What phase of the moon is this? A crescent moon

  4. What type of moon is this? A full moon

  5. What type of moon is this? Last-quarter moon

  6. What type of moon is this? First-quarter moon

  7. The Moon and Our Lives • The Moon has inspired people for as long as there have been people! • Let’s look at some old photographs to see example of the Moon in recent history.

  8. Cartoon shows Uncle Sam and John Bull reading a paper (labeled "Defense Speed Up") by the light of the moon (labeled "Sputnik"). Reflects the concern of the United States and its Western Allies that they were falling behind in the arms race when the Soviet Union announced the launching of the first artificial satellite in October 1957.

  9. A page from a children’s book

  10. Cartoon showing Nikita Khrushchev riding Sputnik. Those who like green cheese can have it! / Gib Crockett.

  11. Nat Turner profesies [sic] the rebellion which will take place with the eclipse of the moon, or, "Nat Turner's rebellion" / Bernarda Bryson.

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