This chapter addresses the misconception surrounding the dark side of the moon and how it has influenced people's perception. It discusses the duration of daylight and darkness on the moon, the Indian moon landing, the importance of sunlight for energy, extreme temperatures on the moon's surface, the presence of water, and the absence of ambient light during the daytime.
A year isn’t what you think it is… Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore things you thought you knew about the length of a year, the dark side of the moon, and the physics of a moving system.
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