Moon Phases 2022 – Northern Hemisphere – 4K-

Unlock the secrets of the Moon's mesmerizing dance across the northern hemisphere's night sky in 2022! This illuminating video takes you on a visual journey through the ever-changing phases of the Moon, from the enchanting New Moon to the radiant Full Moon. Explore the science behind each phase and its connection to Earth's celestial mechanics. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or a curious observer, this video offers a captivating glimpse into the lunar cycles that captivate our imaginations. This 4K visualization shows the Moon's phase and libration at hourly intervals throughout 2022, as viewed from the Northern Hemisphere. Each frame represents one hour. In addition, this visualization shows the Moon's orbit position, sub-Earth and subsolar points, and distance from the Earth at true scale. Craters near the terminator are labeled, as are Apollo landing sites, maria, and other albedo features in sunlight.

Video credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Data visualization by Ernie Wright (USRA)
Producer & Editor - David Ladd (AIMM)