Lunar Phases Unveiled: A Southern Hemisphere Journey in 4K (2020)

Embark on a mesmerizing visual expedition through 2020 with this captivating 4K visualization. Witness the Moon's phases and liberation, observed hourly from the perspective of the Southern Hemisphere. Each frame, spanning an hour, reveals the Moon's gradual shifts. The visualization provides a faithful portrayal of the Moon's orbit position, sub-Earth and subsolar points, and true-scale Earth distance. Highlighted are labeled craters near the terminator, iconic Apollo landing sites, maria, and sunlit albedo features, enriching the viewer's comprehension. The video acknowledges the contribution of data visualization by Ernie Wright (USRA), along with the skilled production and editing by David Ladd (USRA). The musical backdrop, "Weightless," composed by Erica Driscoll, Wally Gagel, and Xandy Barry, and provided by Universal Production Music, complements the visual experience.