Earth To Luna Season 1 Episode 18 Ice Giants
- March 5, 2019
- 12 min
Earth to Luna! season 1 episode 18 is titled "Ice Giants" and follows Luna, her brother Jupiter, and their pet ferret Clyde as they explore the outer solar system. The episode begins with Luna and Jupiter looking through Clyde's telescope at the Jupiter, the planet after which Jupiter was named. Luna remarks that the planet looks beautiful but also scary due to its size and many moons. Jupiter, who is fascinated by space but often gets scared by it, asks Luna what the coldest planet in the solar system is. Luna tells him it is Uranus, which is an ice giant. Intrigued, they decide to go on a mission to Uranus, using their spaceship made out of cardboard boxes and some imagination. They imagine the spaceship has all the necessary equipment to protect them from the cold temperatures and storms on Uranus. As they land on Uranus, they discover that the planet is indeed very cold and windy. They have to use special suits that keep them warm and safe. They also meet an imaginary creature that Luna calls an "ice giant monster." The creature is actually a giant ice formation on the planet's surface, but Luna and Jupiter enjoy pretending it's a scary monster and use their imaginations to create a story around it. Throughout the episode, Luna and Jupiter use their knowledge of space to navigate Uranus and its moons. They observe the unusual axis tilt of Uranus, which causes it to have extreme seasons and a strange magnetic field. They also explore some of Uranus' 27 moons, including Miranda, which has cliffs that are over 20 kilometers high. The episode is both educational and entertaining, with Luna and Jupiter using their imaginations to turn their space exploration into an adventure. There are plenty of fun and imaginative moments, such as when they have to navigate their way through a space storm or when they encounter the "ice giant monster." At the same time, the show does an excellent job of introducing complex scientific concepts to children in a way that's accessible and engaging. By the end of the episode, young viewers will have a better understanding of what makes Uranus different from the other planets in our solar system. Overall, "Ice Giants" is an excellent episode of Earth to Luna! that is sure to entertain and educate young audiences. With its mix of imaginative storytelling and educational content, it's a great choice for parents looking to introduce their children to the wonders of space.