2006-10-21 08:29:09 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Different cultures see different simulacra in the moon - a rabbit, and old man, a crab, a couple. Humans are good at pattern seeking!
2006-10-21 08:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Avondrow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moon doesn't have a face as you would think of a face. From Earth the pattern of the craters on the moon gave the impression of a face to ancient man.Hence the expression THE MAN IN THE MOON. It very much the same as saying the moon was made of cheese because the crater holes made it look like it was.Don't take everything literally. The first astronauts to land on the moon landed in the area known as the Sea of Tranquillity. There is no oceans on the moon either.
2006-10-21 20:00:46 · answer #2 · answered by matt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When looking at the moon with the naked eye it seems as if there is a face. This was created when meteors crashed onto the surface of the moon thousands of years ago sending shockwaves through the moon that caused volcanic eruptions . Molten magma spilled across the surface. When it cooled it created dark patches called Lunar Maria or Lunar Seas
The eyes are Mare Imbrium and Mare Serenitatis,The nose Sinus Aestuum, The mouth is Mare Nubium and Mare Cognitum
2006-10-21 09:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by Scotsman Bill 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Throughout history people have seen a face in the moon formed from the craters and regions. interestingly the moon sits at a slightly different angle in the southern hemisphere such as Australia where they talk of seeing a rabbit in the moon (for northern hemisphere people just tilt your head to the right a bit & you'll see what they mean).
2006-10-21 08:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by emread2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so but it sure looks like theres a face on the moon.:-)
2006-10-21 08:33:50 · answer #5 · answered by sunshinegirl2011 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is saild that ancient peoples who lived on the moon carved a picture of a rabbit for the people of the Earth to see.
Sorry, I read too much comic books.
2006-10-21 08:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by xinnybuxlrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every time i take a look at the moon it does have a nose face and mouth
2006-10-21 08:33:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
face can be defined as front side appearance.The surface of the moon in which you see could be called the moons face if you choose to call it that.The same applies to a watch,some call the dial a watch face.
2006-10-21 08:33:01 · answer #8 · answered by jlthomas75844 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The face is the side we see.
2006-10-25 03:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by Krissy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes one that faces you after dark.
2006-10-21 08:36:56 · answer #10 · answered by Mayomaiden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋