This video takes a scientific look at some of the important characteristics of the earth, moon, and sun. Differences and likenesses between earth, moon, and sun are discussed as well as how scientists explore these bodies. The main phases of the moon are addressed, as is the formation of tides. Terminology includes: gravity, atmosphere, lunar phase, tides, eclipse, high tide, and low tide.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2006. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag.

Planet Earth (2:18); --Earth in Space (1:07); -- The Sun (1:17); -- Earth's Moon (1:23); -- Phases of the Moon (2:27); -- Eclipses (1:37); -- Tides (1:44); -- Summing Up (1:03); -- Video Assessment (1:35); -- Credits: Exploring Earth, Sun, and Moon (0:37); -- Eclipse (-19:0-56); -- Moon description and phases (3:50); .