Moon Phases

This high-resolution presentation in 4K illustrates the changing phases of the Moon and its slight rocking motion, known as libration, with hourly updates spanning the entirety of 2022. The perspective is that of an observer in the Northern Hemisphere. Every frame corresponds to a single hour. Furthermore, this visual representation depicts the Moon's orbital placement, points where it is closest to the Earth's center (sub-Earth) and directly facing the Sun (sub-solar), all while maintaining an accurate scale for distances. Notably, craters located near the boundary between illuminated and shadowed areas are identified. Additionally, landmarks such as Apollo landing sites, dark plains known as maria, and other light-reflecting features are labeled when they are exposed to sunlight.