The origin of the moon
Ancient people had various legends about the origin of the moon. Among them, the most popular is the legend of the Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon in China. According to legend, in an ancient dynasty, ten suns rose at the same time, scorching the earth, which brought great disasters to people. Therefore, the dynasty sent a hero Hou Yi to shoot down nine suns, saving people's lives. However, Hou Yi's wife, Chang 'e, flew to the moon because she accidentally ate the elixir of life. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, people will look up at the moon and miss the beauty and kindness of Chang 'e.
Shape of the moon
The shape of the moon has always been the focus of attention. In ancient times, people thought that the moon was round, symbolizing perfection and harmony. But with the development of science, people found that the moon is not completely round, but slightly flat. This is because the rotation speed of the moon is slightly slower than the revolution speed, which causes the shape of the moon to be slightly deformed. Therefore, the moon has an oval appearance.
The surface of the moon
The surface of the moon is covered with craters, which are formed by the impact of meteorites. One of the most famous is the "Moon Sea" on the moon, which is a flat area formed by volcanic eruption. However, the surface of the moon is not static, it is constantly changing. When the moon is at the full moon, we can clearly see the details of the surface of the moon, while at other times, the moon presents different shapes, such as the new moon and the half moon.
The light of the moon
Moonlight is one of the most beautiful scenery in the night sky. People often use "the bright moon in the sky" to describe the brightness of the moon. However, the moon itself does not shine, it just reflects sunlight. When the sun shines on the moon, the rocks and dust on the surface of the moon will reflect the light and form the bright moon we see.
The mysterious power of the moon
The moon is endowed with many mysterious powers. In ancient times, people believed that the moon had the ability to cure diseases and protect people from evil forces. Therefore, they will hold various ceremonies on the full moon night to pray for the blessing of the moon. Even in modern times, the mysterious power of the moon still attracts people deeply. Many people believe that watching the moon can bring peace and tranquility and help to relax and relieve stress.