{"id":504955,"date":"2025-06-28T04:18:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T02:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osr.org\/?p=504955"},"modified":"2025-06-30T04:33:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T02:33:41","slug":"what-is-the-dark-side-of-the-moon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/blog\/astronomy-uk\/what-is-the-dark-side-of-the-moon\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Dark Side of the Moon?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For centuries, humanity has gazed up at the Moon<\/a>, captivated by its pale glow and ever-changing face. But no matter how many full moons we’ve watched rise over the horizon, we\u2019ve always seen the same side. Naturally, this has fuelled both fascination and speculation\u00a0 about the so-called \u201cdark side of the Moon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

But what <\/span>is<\/span><\/i> the dark side, really? Is it shrouded in shadow? A place of mystery and secrets? Or is it simply a misunderstood astronomical term?<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll take a closer look at the far side of the Moon, including its geography, history, and how modern space exploration is finally helping us unveil its hidden face.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is the Dark Side of the Moon?<\/span><\/h2>\n
https:\/\/youtu.be\/yjf3ufgYj6A?si=xNBzMg_-DKMMYGr_<\/a>