How ‘Our Moon’ shaped life on Earth and human history
Rebecca Boyle’s wide-ranging book celebrates our celestial companion
![A composite photo showing the different phases of the moon](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/011724_SEK_review-moon_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
Various societies have used the phases of the moon (shown in this composite image) to track time.
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