The Impact of a Moonless Earth

Now, imagine a world without the moon. One moment, you look up at the

night sky and see its familiar glowing face; the next, it’s gone—vanished, like it never existed.

At first glance, it might seem like a minor change. After all, the moon is small

compared to the vastness of space, right? But the moon’s presence affects nearly every

aspect of life on Earth, from the tides in the oceans to the stability of our

planet’s rotation. Without it, the consequences would ripple across science,

nature, and civilization itself. First, consider the tides.

The moon’s gravitational pull creates the rhythmic rise and fall of the ocean, influencing everything