Imagine being on a big boat in the middle of the ocean, with no land in sight. The moon was like a bright light that helped people know where they were and when to sail. Ancient sailors watched how the moon moved across the sky, it showed them directions just like a big glowing compass.
Examples
- An ancient sailor watches the moon rise behind a mountain and knows he's heading east.
- The moon shines bright enough for sailors to see where they are even when the sun goes down.
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See also
- How Did the Pyramids Stay Standing for Thousands of Years?
- Why Did the Roman Empire Fall?
- How Does the Ancient Roman Calendar Work?
- How Did Ancient Civilizations Count Without Numbers?
- How Do We Know What People Thought Long Ago?
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