Moon Myths: Why are there so many scary stories about the full moon?
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
00:00
What's Up With Tonight's Moon?
Charlie from Egan, Minnesota sent us a great question that inspired today's episode. Why do you think people have so many ideas about the full moon? Maybe because they're scared of it or something. The main thing of fear is because you don't know all about it. Full moons are just one phase of the moon. Sometimes we see a bright full circle; other times we see half a circle and even a little sliver of moon. And sometimes we see no moon at all. It has to do with how the moon circles the earth.
Transcript
Play full episode
