Now, 48 years later, a journalist with access to a gallery of pictures attempts to pay homage to Earth’s most famous satellite – by taking a look at the various guises in which the moon shows itself.
Here’s some of the most intriguing types of moon we see in our skies…
1. Pink Moon
This cheeky little moon peaking out from behind some cherry blossom is a Pink Moon.
A Pink Moon refers to the first full moon in April, and it’s got religious significance too – dictating the start of celebrations for the Christian, Jewish and Hindu religions.
2. Flower Moon
This refers to the full moon in May.
The name largely derives from flowers blossoming and blooming at that time of year, but it’s also known as the Milk Moon.
3. Supermoon
A supermoon refers to the moon when it is at its closest point to Earth.
This closer proximity makes the moon appear brighter in the sky, although it’s only slightly noticeable to your average onlooker.
4. Blood Moon
A blood moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon.
With the Earth blocking light to the moon’s surface, the light passing through the edges of our atmosphere causes the moon to appear red.