Do We Really Need the Moon?
Season 2011Episode 29Season 2011Episode 31

E30 Do We Really Need the Moon?

BBC Documentaries / Season 2011 / Episode 30

01 Feb, 2011 · 1h

 
Season 2011Episode 29Season 2011Episode 31

E30 Do We Really Need the Moon?

BBC Documentaries / Season 2011 / Episode 30

01 Feb, 2011 · 1h

 

The Moon is such a familiar presence in the sky that most of us take it for granted. But what if it wasn't where it is now? How would that affect life on Earth? Space scientist and lunar fanatic Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores our intimate relationship with the Moon. Besides orchestrating the tides, the moon dictates the length of a day, the rhythm of the seasons and the very stability... see more

The Moon is such a familiar presence in the sky that most of us take it for granted. But what if it wasn't where it is now? How would that affect life on Earth? Space scientist and lunar fanatic Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores our intimate relationship with the Moon. Besides orchestrating the tides, the moon dictates the length of a day, the rhythm of the seasons and the very stability... see more
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