Is there a dark side of the moon?

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What we sometimes call the dark side of the moon isn't always dark, but it is somewhat mysterious. Learn why we only see one side of the moon from Earth (and why it's sometimes in shadow) in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/d ...  Show more

Visit the far side of the moon with Daniel and Jorge

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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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The far side of the moon has been a mystery since the dawn of the space age. But is it just a barren, crater-filled wasteland?Shocking claims from astronauts, whistleblowers, and classified documents suggest there's more to the story. Eerie sounds, inexplicable sightings, and cov ...  Show more