The Sky at Night

Season 13 Episode 4: The Moon and the Earth

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.

Genre:

Documentary, News

Seasons:

70

Episodes:

847

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

1957

IMDb:

8.4