Today, Thursday 24 October 2024, the Moon it takes center stage on Google’s home page. With one of its famous interactive Doodles, the search engine celebrates the last Half Moon of October with a quiz themed on lunar cycles, designed to stimulate curiosity and fun. In short, it is not just a game, but an opportunity to learn something more about a phenomenon that we often take for granted.
The goal of quiz it’s simple: answer a series of requests to test your knowledge about the phases of the Moon. From the New Moon, in which the satellite shows us its hidden face, up to the Full Moon, passing through the intermediate phases of the First and Last Quarter, this cycle – known as the synodic cycle – lasts approximately 29.5 days. Yet, despite being visible to the naked eye, we too often forget it, ignoring its impact on Earth, from tidal regulation to poetic inspiration.
Why does Google celebrate the Moon?
Google’s choice is not random: dedicating a Doodle to the Moon does not only mean celebrating its beauty, but inviting anyone to explore its scientific wonders which often go unnoticed. The Moon is more than just a satellite, it is an icon that has influenced cultures, myths and calendars, marking time and inspiring discoveries. Today, with its Doodle, Google invites us to stop for a moment, look up and fill our eyes with wonder.
So, if you find yourself in front of the Google home page, accept the challenge! Maybe, as well as discovering some curiosity plus on the lunar cycles, you will also have another reason to admire the Moon, which continues to remind us how beautiful it is to raise our eyes to the sky, at least every now and then.
