Though usually referred to merely as the moon, Luna is Earth's only natural satellite. For the purposes of referring to Luna indirectly, it is proper to use feminine pronouns, such as "she" and "her."
Due to the orbital characteristics of the Earth-Luna system, only one face of Luna is visible at any given time from Earth. This is because Luna's orbital period and rotational period are the same, and her orbit is retrograde to her rotation. Due to this inconvenient orbit, it was not until 1959, with the Soviets' launch of Luna 3, that humans even had photographs of the far side of Luna. Since then, her entire surface has been mapped.
As seen from Earth, Luna appears to undergo a series of phases over a period of approximately a month. These phases are not, as is often thought, the result of Earth casting any shadow on Luna. Luna's phases are the result of the angle between Sol (the sun), Luna, and Earth. Because Luna orbits Earth, this angle constantly changes, and consequently, so does our viewpoint of Luna. At any given time, only one side of Luna is ever in any light, cast from Sol. The other side of her is in darkness. (This is not strictly true, since Earth does in fact reflect some of Sol's light onto Luna's dark side.) As our viewpoint of Luna changes, so does our ability to see this lighted side of her. The result is shrinking and growing crescents of light across her face over the course of a month while she moves around Earth.
As of April 10, 2004, when this was written, Luna is the only extraterrestrial world visited by humans. Hopefully this will change.
Due to the orbital characteristics of the Earth-Luna system, only one face of Luna is visible at any given time from Earth. This is because Luna's orbital period and rotational period are the same, and her orbit is retrograde to her rotation. Due to this inconvenient orbit, it was not until 1959, with the Soviets' launch of Luna 3, that humans even had photographs of the far side of Luna. Since then, her entire surface has been mapped.
As seen from Earth, Luna appears to undergo a series of phases over a period of approximately a month. These phases are not, as is often thought, the result of Earth casting any shadow on Luna. Luna's phases are the result of the angle between Sol (the sun), Luna, and Earth. Because Luna orbits Earth, this angle constantly changes, and consequently, so does our viewpoint of Luna. At any given time, only one side of Luna is ever in any light, cast from Sol. The other side of her is in darkness. (This is not strictly true, since Earth does in fact reflect some of Sol's light onto Luna's dark side.) As our viewpoint of Luna changes, so does our ability to see this lighted side of her. The result is shrinking and growing crescents of light across her face over the course of a month while she moves around Earth.
As of April 10, 2004, when this was written, Luna is the only extraterrestrial world visited by humans. Hopefully this will change.
by RoboSpy April 10, 2004
Stone cold bitch. she gets your hopes up then crushes you after 5-6 long years of an one sided friendship that started in grade 4, the only reason it lasted was bc u made it keep going she talked behind your back and also when u bring up "scary" things she kicks you out at exactly 12:05 am but she doesn't let the friendship end she let's you slowly relise you made it work and she did nothing and then your sister Abigail comforts you while also saying I told you so bc she never trusted luna in the first place (also she was your first friend gave u commitment issues 4 the rest of ur life and u will never have an actual friend bc u will alter your interests personality and everything else about you eventually leading up to u sediling on being alone forever)
Person 1: oh she looks nice
Person 2: she's a total luna learned that the hard way
Person 1: 5 years or...6
Person 2: ....6
*cries in sister's (abys) arms*
Person 2: she's a total luna learned that the hard way
Person 1: 5 years or...6
Person 2: ....6
*cries in sister's (abys) arms*
by Kurtishurt March 23, 2022
1. the latin word for "moon"
2. a japanese manga/television character personified as a talking female cat from works by Naoko Takeuchi refering to Bishoujo Sailor Moon
3. an uncommon female name
4. the "moon goddess" in some latin myths. this is uncorrect as Luna was merely a woman associated with the moon in mythology.
2. a japanese manga/television character personified as a talking female cat from works by Naoko Takeuchi refering to Bishoujo Sailor Moon
3. an uncommon female name
4. the "moon goddess" in some latin myths. this is uncorrect as Luna was merely a woman associated with the moon in mythology.
by Luna December 07, 2003
she is someone who deserves better. someone who everyone should be proud of. she is a great person<3
by vampyboiii>:) September 04, 2021
Luna is the most beautiful girl you've ever seen. She is a girl with a great personality, she is awesome in every single way. A girl who's funny, gentle, loyal, really sesetiv and she will stand by your side step by step but she also has a hot and smexy side. A Luna cant crazy or mean. She can always cheer people up. She is also an emotional reck who puts people behore herself. She´s super funny and loves making people happy, but she crys every nighz not telling not telling everyone about her depression but on the next day she has just the same gorgeus happynes. A Luna also has the greatest smile on the world. If you ever met a Luna allways be nice and she will be the same to you. Don’t loose this one because she’s a great friend and girlfriend.Falling for her is easy but her falling for someone is a little harder. A Luna also is very hot. Also everything she does is soo cute.
by Pommesmitcurryketchup November 30, 2021
Luna is a girl's name of Latin origin, it translates to Moon in Italian and Spanish. Don't let the nice connotation of her name fool you though... If you ever meet a Luna, you can expect her to hate you at first before she actually starts liking you. Often, this phenomenon arises from thin air, or from something small you do in class which completely pisses her off. Even though Luna's are super chill and mostly friendly after a while, Luna's often end up teasing you which will make you sad and cry like a little bitch.
Potential Scenario #1:
- "I'm about to manifest Taco Bell for tonight!"
- "OMG you sound like such a Luna!"
Potential Scenario #2:
- "Somehow I make fuckboys simp for me."
- "Damn, you're such a Luna."
- "I'm about to manifest Taco Bell for tonight!"
- "OMG you sound like such a Luna!"
Potential Scenario #2:
- "Somehow I make fuckboys simp for me."
- "Damn, you're such a Luna."
by LadiesMan217_ February 10, 2021
by TigerZahn March 15, 2005