The history of the moon
The moon is the only natural satellite on the earth, and its formation is closely related to the formation of the earth. According to the research of scientists, the moon is about 4.5 billion years old, which is younger than the earth. In ancient times, people's understanding of the moon was still vague, but they have begun to observe the laws of the moon's movement in order to predict the seasons and agricultural production.
In ancient China, the moon was worshipped and deified. The moon has a poem "When will there be a bright moon?"? Asking for wine from heaven ",there is also a saying that" the moon is 15 and the circle is 16 ". In the traditional culture of China, the moon is also an important symbol, representing family and reunion. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, people will sit together, enjoy the moon, eat moon cakes and have tea, and have a reunion time.
Legend of the moon
The moon plays an important role in various cultures and religions. In Greek mythology, Selene, the goddess of the moon, is regarded as the embodiment of the moon, and she is a symbol of wisdom, beauty and mystery. In traditional Japanese culture, the moon is called "Moon God" and is considered as a symbol of happiness and good luck. In Hinduism, the moon is an important god and is called the husband of the Ganges goddess.
In the traditional culture of China, the moon also has many legends and stories. One of the most famous is the story of the Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon. According to legend, there were ten suns in ancient times, which scorched the land and made people unable to survive. Later, the hero Hou Yi shot down nine suns with one arrow, which enabled people to survive. In memory of this hero, people hold the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month every year. And Hou Yi's wife, Chang 'e, accidentally took the elixir of life and flew to the moon. Since then, people have regarded Chang 'e as a fairy on the moon and prayed for her every Mid-Autumn Festival.
The mystery of the moon
The moon is a mysterious celestial body, its surface is covered with craters and mountains, and there are some mysterious phenomena. For example, there are some strange lights on the moon, called "ghost light on the moon". Scientists have so far been unable to explain the sources and reasons of these glories. In addition, there are some mysterious substances on the moon, such as "lunar water". The existence of these substances has brought many problems and opportunities for scientists to explore.
final result
When did the moon begin to appear? This question is still not fully answered. However, by observing the laws of the moon's movement and studying its history and legends, we can better understand the mystery of the moon. The moon is a beautiful and mysterious celestial body. Its existence not only makes us feel amazed and awed, but also makes us better understand ourselves and the world.