A revolution has occurred in what’s known about the moon since the last landings over 30 years ago. Catch up with the fascinating research regarding the moon’s birth and growth, and its unpredictable relations to the Earth and the solar system. The world’s most famous astronomy writer makes it all easy to understand with insight and humor, along with moon maps and charts that he helped design when he worked with NASA and the Russian space program. The new lunar research ranges from current theories about the moon’s geological origins to plans for its future uses as an airport for launching travel to Mars and other planets. Besides the scientists, experts in folklore and literature also offer long-lost evidence of ancient beliefs that continue to affect popular culture.