Moonlight and the Magic of the Unnecessary
The Marginalian • 2/24/2026 – 2/25/2026
Summary
The Moon rises every night, serving as a reminder of the improbability of human existence. Its craters symbolize the odds overcome for life to thrive on Earth. The Moon is exactly 400 times smaller than the Sun and 400 times closer to Earth, allowing it to cover the Sun's face during an eclipse.
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