The Moon moves imperceptibly away from Earth, at a speed of approximately 3.82 centimeters per yearuntil the day will come when it disappears from human sight and takes with it the fascination and mysticism it inspires.
The friction generated between the earth’s surface and the oceans causes the rotation of the Land on its axis gradually slows down and the Earth’s satellite moves away at a constant rate.
Although the process is slow and began with the formation of our planet, the increasing distance between both celestial bodies could significantly modify the perception of the Moon in the sky over millions of years.
Sarah Romerojournalist and scientist from the magazine Muy Interesante, calculated that, at this rate of distancing, although slow, the Moon could cease to be visible to the naked eye in a time horizon of about 50 billion years.
Future visibility of the Moon
Since ancient times, the Moon It has been a fundamental component in the life and cycles of our planet.
However, a natural phenomenon puts its future visibility at risk. As the rotation slows, the Moon moves away in response to these changes.
Eventually, the Moon will reach a stable orbit in which it will stop moving away from the LandAlthough this change will occur on a time scale so long that it is difficult to conceive, it could have implications for the biological rhythms of living beings. In terms of speculation, it has already had an impact on astral projections.
The phases of the Moon
The phases of the Moon They have been the object of fascination and mysticism, and each of them is charged with a unique energy that can influence our lives through a series of rituals.
The New Moon, Waxing Moon, Full Moon and Waning Moon They generate sequences of activities whose knowledge is key to making the most of their power, whether to enhance intentions, attract abundance or let go of what is no longer useful, according to the MorelaEditorial website.
Thus, during the New moonthe ritual focuses on setting clear intentions for what you want to manifest in each life. Spending time in introspection, connecting as yourself, and focusing on inner desires. Moon crescent is conducive to performing a ritual of protection for the home.
The Waning Moon invites you to focus on cleansing your physical and emotional body. Water and salt are used to purify and release negative emotions such as stress, fear or envy.
Changes in the Earth’s environment
The distancing of the Earth’s Moon Not only does this affect future visibility, but it may also have implications for our planet. Although the short-term effects are minimal, in the long term there could be significant changes to the Earth’s environment. The slowdown in the Earth’s rotation will gradually affect the length of the day.
Human and other species’ circadian rhythms, adapted to a 24-hour cycle, may need to be adjusted if days lengthen to 25 hours.
On Tuesday, August 27, the Moon, Jupiter and Mars They aligned in an unusual astronomical conjunction, forming a “cosmic triangle” that was visible in various parts of the world.
This phenomenon occurs when two or more stars appear close to each other in the firmament, due to their relative positions with respect to the Landcreating the illusion of proximity.
From the Astropatagonia observatory (located in the Río Negro town of Ñirihuau), they shared images of this unique event, where the Moon It was seen forming a triangle with the neighboring planets of the solar system.
Annular eclipse of the Sun
For astronomy enthusiasts, the next celestial event already has a date: on October 2, there will be an annular eclipse of the Sun, during which the star will be covered by almost 70% at its maximum moment, promising another spectacle in the sky. However, its maximum observable point will be in the south, in Santa Cruz.
As much as the Moon Even if it is a goal in the space race, no country can claim ownership of the Moon, according to a 1967 UN agreement that establishes this.
Instead, the Outer Space Treaty says that it belongs to all of us and that any exploration must be carried out for the benefit of all humanity and in the interest of all nations.
Source: Ambito
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