The Moon: Phases and Tides

The Moon: Phases and Tides

From Educasement by Bridget Casement

February 28, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

This episode explores the phases of the moon, its effect on tides, and visibility during the day through a curious conversation between a mother and her son.

Ever looked at the moon and wondered if it’s changing shape? Thought the shadow on the moon is due to the Earth being in between the Sun and Moon? Or wondered how come you can see it in the day time? Then this episode is for you! In this episode, Theo veers away from his favourite topic of maths to answer questions his mum has about her wonderment of the moon. Voted for by the public, this topic delves into the eight phases of the moon, what happens to water as the moon orbits Earth and if we can see the moon during the daytime. We’re not experts, just curious Casements enjoying a fun debate, but here’s a link to a video that might help with some visuals to support our conversation… Sources & further learning: Why can we see the moon in the day? by NASA - https://youtu.be/WLhlRUnzbTM?si=9u4ErJ7kAH38KvMN Article - https://www.britannica.com/video/How-does-the-Moon-affect-the-tides/-320503 Main show description: Theo Casement is a curious kid with a thirst for facts, and in this short, family-friendly podcast he explores big questions about maths, science, and how the world works through relaxed, curiosity-led conversations. This podcast is designed to spark curiosity and a love of…

People in this episode

Host: Bridget Casement

Guest: Theo Casement

Topics covered

  • moon phases
  • tides
  • daytime visibility of the moon
  • curiosity
  • science education

Keywords

  • moon
  • phases
  • tides
  • daytime moon
  • curiosity
  • science
  • education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA, Britannica

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