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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Moon Mysteries

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October 19, 2021

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So you think you know the moon? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice break down myths about the moon.

How much do you know about the moon? Find out why the full moon doesn’t have more gravity compared to other phases as well as what factors change the strength of gravity. Does the sun also create tides? We explore the logistics of becoming a werewolf. Is it the full moon or the light of the full moon that activates a werewolf? Is moonlight really different from sunlight? These answers will have you howling...

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