Moon phases result from changing angles between Earth, Moon, and Sun. Only one half of the moon is always illuminated by the sun. Moon's orbit is about 5 degrees off the Earth-Sun orbital plane
Moon has eight phases in a lunar month. Moon cycle lasts about 29.5 days. Half of Moon's surface is always illuminated
Next full moon on January 13, 2025 at 5:27 P.M. EST. Two total lunar eclipses in 2025: March 14 and September 7. Two partial solar eclipses in 2025: March 29 and September 21
Solar eclipses occur when Moon passes between Earth and Sun, obscuring Sun's view. Total eclipses occur every 18 months, total eclipses every 360-410 years. Moon's orbit is tilted 5 degrees to Earth's orbit, preventing perfect circular eclipse. Total eclipses can only be viewed from small area of Earth
Website provides eclipse records but will not be updated. Google Maps are not working, replacement in development. Latest eclipse information available at science.nasa.gov/eclipses
Game features 10 types of events that can affect players and vehicles. Events can occur simultaneously with other events except Speeding Vans