The moon orbits Earth at about 238,855 miles. The International Space Station orbits Earth at about 260 miles.
That's quite a difference.
So, what would it look like if they switched, and the moon orbited the Earth at 260 miles?
If you just so happen to have $1.5 billion laying around, you can take a trip to the moon! A team of former NASA executives are launching a private venture to the moon that anyone who is willing to pay the hefty price can go on. Keep reading for details.
Tard and I watched this earlier today and could not stop laughing. Not sure why astronauts falling on the moon is so hilarious, but good lord it IS!!! The music kinda helps the hilarity along as well. Check it out after the jump!
I have always been one for astronomy. I'm obsessed with space, stars and the other "mysterious mysteries of strange mystery" of the cosmos. As you all know, and I hope you do if you are reading this, the Moon, our only natural satellite, orbits our home, Planet Earth...
For astronomy fans, Christmas comes early this week.
Barring cloudy weather, astronomy enthusiasts and sky gazers across North America will be treated to the only lunar eclipse of the year tonight.