Dear Steemian friends,

At first, take my cordial salam. This is @nahiansajid from #bangladesh. It's hoped that all of you are well by the grace of omni-merciful ALLAH. I am also great by the grace of almighty ALLAH.

Today, I'm going to take part in a contest in Hindwhale Community. The contest is titled Pick a Word, Paint a Story #05. It is organized by honorable @senehasa. I selected the word "MOON" because about this, I can write with lots of information. I hope that all of you will enjoy my writing.

The Moon: A Silent Witness to Earth's Journey

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Because of being the only natural satellite of Earth, the Moon has always attracted the attention and became the wonder of humankind since the dawn of civilization. Its intense silvery fluorescence has fascinated poets, scientists and adventurers, to name a few. From its role in shaping the Earth's tides to its many mysterious origins, the Moon is full of secrets that mankind has unraveled over many centuries, and researchers have tried to uncover the books of unknowns about the moon for a long period. A Brief History of the Moon's Formation

Current scientific notes that are dominant - and on the origin of the Moon, also known as the giant impact hypothesis - suggests that ∼4.5 Gy ago, a body of Mars-size, Theia, hit a young Earth. This huge impact threw huge amounts of debris into space, which later coalesced into the Moon. Gravitational forces continued to mold the Moon until it became what we see now.

Physical Characteristics of the Moon

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The Moon is the second most dense natural satellite in the world and has a diameter of around 3,474 km, almost a fourth of the Earth's.

Though small in terms of size, it exerts a powerful influence not only upon our Earth but also our planet. Its surface contains craters, mountains, and large plains, which have been named maria, due to ancient volcanic activity that caused them. In contrast to the earthly case, the Moon surface is totally unthreatened by the atmospheric influence and is subject to severe meteorite impacts and sharp temperature variations. The gravitational effect of the Moon drives tides in the Earth's oceans, which is proposed by many to have played a role in the evolution of life on our planet for hundreds of millions of years. That same gravitational force is leading the Moon to get away from Earth at a rate of roughly 3.8 mm per year. The Moon in Mythology and Culture

The Moon has been a focus of intense human interest in myth and legend for an extended time. Most of the early civilizations worshipped it as a god or some supernatural power. In Greek mythology the Moon goddess Selene traverses the night sky in a chariot. In Hinduism, the Moon (Chandra) is considered to be a deity whose attribution is with feelings and time.

Stories of the Moon have permeated literature and art, from Shakespeare's references to modern science fiction imagining colonies and civilizations on its surface. The Moon's phases have offered an inherent calendar of most agricultural societies, regulating the cycle of planting and harvesting.

Human Exploration of the Moon

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Which brought astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the Moon. I want to mention some words of Armstrong,

"That's one small step for the man, one giant leap for the mankind."

It remains as a testament to human ingenuity and valor.

Further Apollo missions extended our knowledge of the Moon, which returned lunar samples and carried out scientific experiments. For instance, the fact that during these missions, for example, proof of water ice has been found in crater shadows, has continued to give us hope for future lunar colonization.

A Personal Story: Moonlit Nights and Silent Promises

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For most people, the Moon is associated with their destiny.

I still remember a story told by my grandfather.

From children writing on lunar crescent moons to the scientist's inquiry into the lunar regolith, the door remains open to imagination, wonder, and contemplation. The Moon is a major item of space exploration effort. NASA's Artemis program aims to send back to the Moon and build a lasting presence, hopefully by the end of the decade. The finding of water ice, things of wonder, at the lunar poles has rekindled interest in its use as a resource for future missions to Mars and beyond.

Not only, but also many of the private, well accepted companies, such as SpaceX and Blue Origin, are also developing technology for lunar exploration. The lunar surface is in the sights of science, mining and tourism. Its special environment provides clues to the early solar system history and the genesis of the Earth.

Conclusion

The Moon, by and of itself, is nothing other than a celestial object, but as a signifier of questioning, exploration and accord, the Moon has a colossal role to play. Its light has not only provided navigation for the wayfarer but has inspired the artist and motivated the scientist. With ambition to return to the Moon with the promise of new horizons it will be a forever message in the ever developing human story that it is possible to do things that we once thought impossible, that is to aim beyond our species and at the stars.

Next time you look at the Moon, remember that it has witnessed the whole history of Earth and will keep promising a much brighter future.

@senehasa

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1	@kalidsyfulla
2	@arroise
3	@ayazali

Respect to my honourable cousin who make me known about Steemit @mahadisalim.

Thank you so much for reading my article with patience

Hafez-a-kallah