Astronomical
This phenomenon where the sun and moon align to cast a shadow on earth would never occur.
What is a solar eclipse?
The absence of the moon would weaken this natural force that effects Earth's shoreline and oceans.
What is a tidal force?
This mythological creature, frequently appearing throughout pop culture, comes out during full moon.
What are werewolves?
This effect, caused by the moon's gravitational pull, leads to the Earth's axis becoming more stable.
What is a axial stability?
Without moonlight certain marine species that rely on the moon for navigation, such as sea turtles, would be affected. What is this annual movement called?
What is migration?
Without the moon's phases and light, many early societies would lose track of time through these lunar-based systems.
What are lunar calendars?
Without sunlight the moon would not exhibit these cyclical changes in that we observe from Earth. Name all phases.
What are moon phases?
(New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent)
Without moonlight, these animals, that are active at night, would be have difficulty hunting and navigating their terrain.
What are nocturnal animals?
Without the moon’s light, this popular cultural event, which celebrates the full moon, would never have developed.
What is a moon festival or harvest festival?
The axial tilt of -23.5 degrees maintains this phenomenon, that would be disrupted/altered without moon's gravity.
What are seasons?
This oceanic phenomenon would be dramatically reduced in size without the moon's gravitational pull
What are tides?
Many ancient myths and legends involving the moon would be lost if the moon had no sunlight. This mythological figure, often associated with the moon, might not exist.
Who is a moon goddess (e.g., Selene and Luna)?
Without the moon, Earths days would be...
What is shorter?
Without axial stability, this would occur because of the Earth’s fluctuating tilt, causing a change in the seasons.
What is extreme weather and an ice age?
Without the lunar cycles, cultures that track time and events by lunar cycles, such as Ramadan or Passover, would face difficulties.
What are religious observances based on the moon?