The Moon- Crash Course Astronomy #12Some may think the Moon a cold-hearted orb that rules the night, but for me, the Moon will always be the first step to the rest of the Universe.

It’s the closest object in space to us, with features big enough to examine and be curious over. Why are some dark, some light? Why does it look so big in the sky, and what’s on the other side, forever hidden from us who are Earthbound?

And this is what I love about astronomy, about science: We can find out. Come find out with me, in this week’s episode of Crash Course Astronomy: The Moon.