See the Moon in a whole new light with this informative, easy-to-use guide that introduces the lunar cycle, one day at a time.
The Moon is our closest celestial neighbor—always present yet full of mystery. Its shifting phases, dramatic surface features, and role in human history make it one of the most captivating objects in the night sky. Discover the Moon like never before with Get to Know the Moon, a beautiful, full-color guide that takes you on a night-by-night journey through the 28-day lunar cycle.
Inside this night-by-night exploration:
Lunar Landmarks: Easily identify craters, maria (lunar seas), mountain ranges, and other surface features.
Dynamic Viewing: Watch how surface features change in appearance as they emerge from shadow and fade back into darkness.
For Any Equipment: Tailored guidance whether you’re observing with the naked eye, binoculars, or a small telescope.
Advanced Insights Made Easy: Learn to identify earthshine, understand the effects of libration, and navigate shifts in visibility across seasons.
Jonathan Poppele blends scientific accuracy with a conversational tone, making astronomy approachable and engaging for amateurs, families, and educators. Get to Know the Moon turns casual stargazing into a richly informed, nightly cosmic exploration.
🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:
"The Moon is almost always the first target a new astronomer points their telescope at, but it's incredibly easy to just look at the craters for a few minutes and move on. What I love about Jonathan's book is how it transforms the Moon from a static object into a dynamic, changing world. By following the terminator line—where light meets dark—day by day, you start to recognize specific mountain ranges and deep impact basins as the shadows shift. It's a fantastic resource that will make you appreciate our closest celestial neighbor in a whole new way, whether you're using a hand-me-down pair of binoculars or the observatory telescope."
