Bartosz Ciechanowski publishes an interactive visual guide to the Moon’s orbit, phases, sky position, and surface features

Bartosz Ciechanowski’s latest long-form interactive article explains the Moon through simulations of its appearance from space and its movement across Earth’s sky. Readers can adjust time, date, viewpoint, and location to explore the Moon’s orbit, changing illumination, craters, and daily path.

The piece highlights how interactive explainers can make complex astronomy concepts more intuitive than static diagrams or text alone. It also reflects a broader trend of independent creators using browser-based visualization to deliver educational experiences that rival institutional science media.