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Moon bases, bell curves and the Hoover Dam: the presidential candidates are ... - Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:11:58 GMT -

New York Times

Moon bases, bell curves and the Hoover Dam: the presidential candidates are ... Telegraph.co.uk (blog) When the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey was released in 1968, its makers presumed that we'd have bases on the moon and all be wearing orange tunics within thirty years. It's a very attractive vision of the future, but it's a little out of date. Simons: Gingrich's claims on the moon are lunar lunacyVancouver Sun For a Moon Colony, Technology Is the Easy PartNew York Times Gingrich Moon Colony Idea Not Well Thought Out, Glenn SaysSan Francisco Chronicle The Atlantic -TIME all 769 news articles »

Last man on moon, other space leaders backing Romney - msnbc.com

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:39:21 GMT -

Los Angeles Times

Last man on moon, other space leaders backing Romney msnbc.com The last man on the moon, the first space shuttle pilot and six other space leaders signed an open letter Friday supporting the candidacy of Republican presidential primary contender Mitt Romney. "Restoring the US space program to greatness will ... Mitt Romney on Space Coast promises 'commitment to American exceptionalism ...Washington Post (blog) CNN's John Zarrella shares his insights into what's going on with politics and ...CNN (blog) Former NASA chief Mike Griffin backs Mitt Romney for presidentHouston Chronicle (blog) Rockford Register Star -Florida Today all 57 news articles »

Moon base! Freddie! Self-deportation! The GOP debate's top 5 moments - Los Angeles Times

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:21:35 GMT -

Los Angeles Times

Moon base! Freddie! Self-deportation! The GOP debate's top 5 moments Los Angeles Times “When I'm shot at, I'll return fire. I'm no shrinking violet,” Mitt Romney said after Thursday night's Republican presidential debate, the final one before voters go to the polls in next week's Florida primary. By most accounts, the former ... McCain: Send Gingrich to the moon, Romney to the White HouseCBS News Newt, a Harsh Moon, and a MistressNew Yorker (blog) John McCain: Send Newt Gingrich To the Moon!ABC News (blog) Eurasia Review -The State Column -Globe and Mail all 16,452 news articles »

Judge Bob Moon's death stuns Hamilton County officials - Chattanooga Times Free Press

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:33:35 GMT -

Chattanooga Times Free Press

Judge Bob Moon's death stuns Hamilton County officials Chattanooga Times Free Press by Ansley Haman by Todd South Judge Bob Moon looks at a law book during a preliminary hearing. Moon died at his Signal Mountain home Thursday. “The General Sessions Court is one of the most important courts in our legal system. Bob Moon Was A Great Man - And Response (10)The Chattanoogan The Legacy of Judge Bob MoonWDEF News 12 Judge Bob Moon's Impact On Young LivesWTVC WRCB-TV -The Republic -Nooga.com all 25 news articles »

Bus-sized asteroid gives Earth close shave Friday - Fox News

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:30:38 GMT -

Christian Science Monitor

Bus-sized asteroid gives Earth close shave Friday Fox News A small asteroid the size of a city bus zoomed between Earth and the moon's orbit Friday just days after its discovery, but it never posed a threat to our planet, NASA says. The asteroid 2012 BX34 passed within 36750 miles (59044 kilometers) of Earth ... School-bus-sized asteroid to buzz Earth Friday, nearer than moonChristian Science Monitor Asteroid Comes Close to EarthZ6Mag Asteroid 2012 BX34 makes one of the closest passes of Earth in recorded historyNational Post (blog) all 198 news articles »

Roundup: Gingrich's moon-redistricting plan, rude Washington, Ron Paul's bike race - Washington Post (blog)

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:33:59 GMT -

Roundup: Gingrich's moon-redistricting plan, rude Washington, Ron Paul's bike race Washington Post (blog) Elsewhere, under Gingrich's space plan, moon colonists could eventually form a state, our colleague Joel Achenbach reports. Which, of course, means the state would have congressional representatives, which leads us to wonder what the AP style on that ... and more »

Mining the moon isn't as easy as it sounds - Washington Post (blog)

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:43:51 GMT -

The Atlantic

Mining the moon isn't as easy as it sounds Washington Post (blog) (Dmitry Lovetsky - Associated Press) My colleague Joel Achenbach has a great piece assessing Newt Gingrich's proposal to mobilize the private sector for space exploration — and colonizing the moon. But why would we want a moon colony anyway? Mining? What drove the lunar dynamo? Moon's molten core was likely sustained by ...PhysOrg.com New Clues Into Moon's Magnetic Mystery RevealedSpace.com Primitive Attraction: Magnetized Moon Rock Points to Lunar Core's Active PastScientific American MIT News -The Atlantic all 13 news articles »

'A Smile as Big as the Moon' is a heartwarming tale - Deseret News

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:39:21 GMT -

abc7.com

'A Smile as Big as the Moon' is a heartwarming tale Deseret News By Christine Rappleye, Deseret News "A Smile as Big as the Moon" is a heartwarming story of how the underdog can win despite any obstacles or challenges in his path. Based on a true story and airing Sunday, Jan. 29, at 8 pm on ABC Ch. 4, ... <i>A Smile As Big As the Moon</i> Is a True Story That InspiresHuffington Post (blog) John Corbett says 'A Smile as Big as the Moon' is not a sob storyabc7.com Red carpet is rolled out for Huntsville premiere of "A Smile as Big as the Moon"The Huntsville Times - al.com (blog) National Catholic Reporter (blog) -al.com -Montgomery Advertiser all 18 news articles »

Words That Shaped the Week: “Tax Returns,” “Sparkly Headband,” “The Moon,” and ... - Vanity Fair

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:05:21 GMT -

Vanity Fair

Words That Shaped the Week: “Tax Returns,” “Sparkly Headband,” “The Moon,” and ... Vanity Fair The moon [thuh moon], noun: America's 51st state to-be, according to space president Newt Gingrich. Painful [payn-ful], adjective: One of five equally unfavorable words Star Wars mastermind George Lucas used to describe the creation of the 1977 film. and more »

World has changed dramatically -- Ban Ki-moon - Kuwait News Agency

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:17:37 GMT -

BBC News

World has changed dramatically -- Ban Ki-moon Kuwait News Agency By Tamer Aboelnin DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 28 (KUNA) -- The world has changed dramatically since last year's World Economic Forum, with nations struggling for reforms, freedoms, honor and justice, Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon said ... Ban Ki-moon pledges sustainable development priorityBBC News Private investment critical to achieve universal energy access, Ban tells ...UN News Centre Call to invest more in women's welfareUPI.com all 244 news articles »

Moon News and Information

NASA is returning to the moon to build a sustainable long term human presence. The Constellation Program is building the Ares rockets and Orion crew capsule. More...

Earth's only natural satellite, the Moon, has helped people keep time for thousands of years. More moon news.

A Brief History of the Moon

The moon has been an entity that has played an important role in many facets of human history ranging from spiritual beliefs to the natural sciences. It is the only natural satellite of the Earth, as well as the largest entity in the sky, which is why it is no surprise that it has been a focal point for so long. Just like it's history within our societies, it is also has a history of it's own. Here is a brief history of the moon – both it's own and it's impact on our society.

One thing that has to be understood about the history of the moon is that it is impossible to make many statements with absolute certainty This makes looking at the physical makeup the moon, the best way to try and determine its history. The popular theory about the moon is that it was formed because a giant impact on Earth nearly 3.8 billion years ago and a portion of the Earths crust was sent into space forming the moon. This theory is popular because the Earth and the moon have nearly identical isotopic compositions, whereas other planets, such as Mars, are very different. The other popular theory is that the Moon and Earth were co-created together from an accretion disk, however this theory has several shortcomings that are hotly debated.

Since its creation, there have been a number of collisions with meteors which is evident from the numerous impact craters on the surface. To date, there are more than 300,000 documented impact craters that are wider than 1 kilometer. There have also been a number of volcano-like erupts as well, however it is theorized that the most recent ones took place about 1.2 billion years ago.

For a brief history of the moon and how it has affected civilization, most people theorize that it became a focal point sometime in the 5th century BC. This is when it was first integrated into Babylonian astronomers. There is also documentation showing that in the 4th century BC, Shi Shen, a Chinese astronomer created a way to predict eclipses (both solar and lunar). Since then, the moon has played in instrumental role in a wide variety of areas of society ranging from Aristotle's groundbreaking description of the universe to space race between the Soviets and the United States. It also played a key role in many religions across the globe. It has also played a large role in defining our current calendar, methods of keeping time, been a central player in many great works of art and literature, and even given rise to the mental condition known as lunacy (first popularized by Aristotle and Pliny the Elder).

As you can see, a brief history of the moon could potentially cover a wide range of topics both in terms of the moon as a physical presence as well as how it has affected numerous societies. It has undergone millions of physical changes since its creation and played a role in every society as far back as Babylonians and likely even farther.