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The annular eclipse will be visible in parts of Asia and western United States - CNN International

Sun, 20 May 2012 02:42:16 GMT -

ABC News

The annular eclipse will be visible in parts of Asia and western United States CNN International (CNN) -- Thousands of people are planning viewing parties for the upcoming annular solar eclipse, a rare event in which the sun will appear as a thin ring behind the moon. The eclipse will begin over Asia on Monday morning, when it will be visible in ... Annular Eclipse Means Ring of Sunlight Visible Around Moon's DiscABC News Spiritual Impact of Solar Flares, Full Moons and Solar Eclipse of May 20, 2012Patch.com Solar eclipse 2012: All systems go for witnessing rare 'ring of fire' (+video)Christian Science Monitor New York Daily News -WNYC (blog) -Honolulu Star-Advertiser all 1,257 news articles »

This eclipse runs a ring around the others - Los Angeles Times

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:13:06 GMT -

Inland Empire News

This eclipse runs a ring around the others Los Angeles Times From Los Angeles, the moon will block enough of the sun to leave a crescent; viewers farther north will see a fiery ring. The various stages of an annular solar eclipse seen over Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. (Eranga Jayawardena/Associated Press / January ... LA viewing party set for Sunday's partial eclipseLong Beach Press-Telegram Excitement builds as solar eclipse nearsAnchorage Daily News Eclipse to feature dazzling 'ring of fire'Inland Empire News all 27 news articles »

'Moon' Director Duncan Jones Set for Bond Author Ian Fleming Biopic - First Showing

Sat, 19 May 2012 16:17:25 GMT -

Sydney Morning Herald

'Moon' Director Duncan Jones Set for Bond Author Ian Fleming Biopic First Showing Variety is reporting that one of our favorite up-and-coming directors, Duncan Jones of Moon and Source Code, is signed on to direct a biopic about Ian Fleming, the author and creator of James Bond, Agent 007 (who's back this year). 'Moon' Helmer Duncan Jones' Next Project Is Biopic Of 007 Creator Ian Fleming ...Indie Wire (blog) Duncan Jones announces he is making an Ian Fleming biopicExaminer.com Duncan Jones Takes On 007 CreatorEmpire Online IGN -411mania.com -Screen International all 35 news articles »

Include Me Out takes third straight graded stakes in Hollywood Park's Everett ... - Washington Post

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:31:12 GMT -

Sportsnet.ca

Include Me Out takes third straight graded stakes in Hollywood Park's Everett ... Washington Post Earlier Saturday, Via Villaggio rallied in the stretch to catch huge favorite Sister Moon in the $100000 Railbird Stakes for 3-year-old fillies. A 1-20 favorite whose three opponents were all 10-1 or higher, Sister Moon took the lead from the gate as ... Include Me Out wins Everett Handicap at HollywoodAlbany Times Union all 37 news articles »

Just how 'super' is our moon? - Charlotte Observer

Sun, 20 May 2012 04:36:45 GMT -

Charlotte Observer

Just how 'super' is our moon? Charlotte Observer The term applies to the full moon that is the largest of the year, occurring when the full moon happens when the moon is closest to us in its orbit, at so-called perigee. The term “supermoon” was new to me until last year, when the tsunami that ... and more »

Via Villaggio enters stakes ranks - ESPN

Sun, 20 May 2012 01:16:55 GMT -

Daily Racing Form

Via Villaggio enters stakes ranks ESPN Steve Beneto's Via Villaggio accelerated into contention on the far turn and out-dueled Sister Moon to the wire in Saturday's Grade 3, $98000 Railbird Stakes at Hollywood Park, notching her first stakes victory with a half-length tally in the ... Via Villagio downs favorite, wins Hollywood stakesSI.com Hollywood: Via Villaggio benefits from perfect ride in RailbirdDaily Racing Form all 8 news articles »

Navajo man recalls grandfather's warning of staring at sun during eclipse - Washington Post

Sun, 20 May 2012 02:07:23 GMT -

Navajo man recalls grandfather's warning of staring at sun during eclipse Washington Post Many American Indian tribes view the sun and moon as cultural deities but the beliefs among northern Arizona's tribes and individual members don't all signal a need to stay clear of the ring eclipse, or annular solar eclipse, that hasn't been seen in ... and more »

Crowds gathering in southwest Utah to view 'ring of fire' eclipse - Salt Lake Tribune

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:45:55 GMT -

Boing Boing

Crowds gathering in southwest Utah to view 'ring of fire' eclipse Salt Lake Tribune Starting at about 6:20 pm Sunday, the moon will move in front of the sun, causing an annular solar eclipse, often called a ring of fire eclipse, in southwest Utah. Along the Wasatch Front, viewers can see a deep partial eclipse, which will cause the ... How To Watch The Solar EclipseNPR Astronomy clubs to hold eclipse viewing SundayHelena Independent Record Solar eclipse safety glasses go on sale todayEnterprise-Record ABQ Journal (subscription) all 61 news articles »

Theater review: "Catfish Moon" - Richmond Times Dispatch

Sun, 20 May 2012 04:22:40 GMT -

Theater review: "Catfish Moon" Richmond Times Dispatch But in Laddy Sartin's sweetly comic "Catfish Moon," the boys are grown up (chronologically, at least), and life has happened to them — divorce, drinking problems, health troubles. Chamberlayne Actors Theatre is closing out its season with this ...

Moon is a frequent subject of folklore - Columbia County News Times

Sun, 20 May 2012 04:15:28 GMT -

Moon is a frequent subject of folklore Columbia County News Times By Barbara Seaborn “Don't commence your weaning when the moon is waning, nor should you be birthing then.” Is the moon made of cheese? Does it have a dark side? And was there a man in the moon before astronaut Neil Armstrong's 1969 arrival?

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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.