How do Moon phases work? This animation explains the lunar cycle and shows you real-time views of the Moon from space and Earth. | The Brain Maze

Earth and the Moon travel through space together as a single system, held tightly by gravity.The Moon orbits Earth at an average distance of 384,000 km and completes one orbit every 27 days.This relationship controls ocean tides, helps stabilize Earth’s tilt, and supports a stable climate for life. From space, they may look calm and silent but their balance is essential for life on Earth. 🌍🌙✨ #space #spacex #nasa #fblifestyle | Cosmic Adventure

Did you know? 🌎 🌊 🌗 High tides and low tides are caused by the Moon. The moon’s gravitational pull generates something called the tidal force. The tidal force causes Earth—and its water—to bulge out on the side closest to the moon and the side farthest from the moon. These bulges of water are high tides. Credit: IG @drmadness3d | I Love The Universe