Lunar Phases Unveiled: A 4K Northern Hemisphere Journey (2018)

Embark on a captivating visual exploration as this 4K visualization unveils the Moon's phases and liberation throughout 2018, observed from the Northern Hemisphere. Each frame, representing an hour, paints a mesmerizing portrait of the Moon's transitions. The visualization offers a comprehensive depiction, showcasing the Moon's orbit position, sub-Earth and subsolar points, Earth distance at true scale, and labeled craters near the terminator. The credits extend to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, with visual contribution by David Ladd (USRA) and lead visualization by Ernie Wright (USRA). The expertise of scientists John Keller and Noah Petro from NASA/GSFC enriches the experience. The musical backdrop features "Illuminating" and "Touching Clouds" by Kelly McCollough, courtesy of Killer Tracks.