The Blue Planet and Pale Moon Above

The birth, development, and structure of Earth, what makes it rotate, and why it tilts and has
seasons are discussed in this program. It also examines the nature of Earth’s magnetic field
and how the magnetic poles sometimes flip hemispheres. A wealth of new animation and
images from robot probes of the moon, including the 1998 Lunar Prospector, show the
presence of ice. The birth of the moon and its influence on our lives are discussed. (20
minutes, color)