In this episode of Crash Course Astronomy, Phil takes you through the cause and name of the Moon's phases.

Unravel the mysteries of lunar eclipses and the captivating Super Blood Moon! This educational video explores the moon's orbit and its relationship with Earth and the sun, explaining why eclipses occur. Learn about supermoons, penumbras, and umbras, and h...

Benjamin Banneker (1731–1806) was a self-taught African American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, almanac author, and farmer. He is best known for his work in surveying the boundaries of Washington, D.C., and for publishing a series of almanacs that i...