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The Sky at Night

The Sky at Night

1957Returning Series69 Seasons846 Episodes8.3TMDB
BBC Four

Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy with the latest thinking on what's out there in space and what you can see in the night sky.

Season 13 · Episode 4

The Moon and the Earth

Apr 21, 1969

Is it unlucky to see the new moon through glass? The moon has always been thought to have a powerful influence on the earth, causing not only tides but also good luck, bad luck, and even lunacy, according to its phases. Patrick Moore discusses with Henry Brinton, Bert Foord, weatherman and Dr. J. T. Hutchinson, a psychiatrist the scientific truths and popular superstitions about the moon's effects on the earth.

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When did The Sky at Night Season 13 Episode 4 air?

The Sky at Night Season 13 Episode 4 aired on April 21, 1969.

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