Season 1 · Episode 4 — Moon
While a number of planets are accompanied by moons of all sizes and compositions, only the Earth boasts such a comparatively huge "companion world." What forces could have resulted in this planetary odd couple? Join the search for the answer to one of the solar system's most baffling mysteries, from Cold Warrior scientists racing to be first on the moon, to current theories and remarkable computer-generated visions of the moon's explosive creation.
Season 1 episodes
E1Travel back in time and space to witness the awesome forces that gave birth to the Sun and the far-flung family of planets that orbit it. F…
E2Relive the thrill of first glimpses of otherworldly terrain as you join the early quest to discover the true nature of our planetary neighb…
E3They are the heavyweights of the planetary line up. There are unimaginable vast orbs of seething gas and brilliant could bands that contain…
E4While a number of planets are accompanied by moons of all sizes and compositions, only the Earth boasts such a comparatively huge "companio…
E5To primitive peoples, the Sun was synonymous with God - the ultimate source of life-giving warmth and light. Now, step aboard with the Skyl…
E6Atmospheres make weather. This can result in alien weather reports that seem as if they're right our of a science program: torrential sulph…
E7From the startling Copernican revelation that the Earth was not the centre of the Universe, humanity has wondered if life is unique to our…
E8What is the long-term fate of the planets in our solar system? Voyage to a future billions of years in the distance. Explore the Sun's expa…