- Moon - Wikipedia
The Moon's apparent size in Earth's sky is about the same as that of the Sun, allowing it to cover the Sun completely during a total solar eclipse The Moon is the brightest celestial object in Earth's night sky, due to its large apparent size, while the reflectance of its surface is comparable to that of asphalt
- Earths Moon - Science@NASA
The Moon makes Earth more livable, sets the rhythm of ocean tides, and keeps a record of our solar system's history
- The moon — A complete guide to Earths companion | Space
Learn how Earth's moon formed, how its orbit affects Earth's tides, why solar and lunar eclipses happen and the history of lunar exploration
- All About the Moon | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Earth has just one moon – a rocky, cratered place, roughly a quarter the size of Earth and an average of 238,855 miles away The Moon can be seen with the naked eye most nights as it traces its 27-day orbit around our planet
- Everything you need to know about the Moon - Astronomy. com
How big is the Moon? The Moon is Earth’s only permanent natural satellite, and it’s the fifth-largest satellite in our solar system The Moon’s diameter is approximately 2,160 miles (3,475
- In Depth | Earths Moon – NASA Solar System Exploration
The brightest and largest object in our night sky, the Moon makes Earth a more livable planet by moderating our home planet's wobble on its axis, leading to a relatively stable climate It also causes tides, creating a rhythm that has guided humans for thousands of years
- Facts About the Moon | National Geographic
What is the moon made of, and how did it form? Learn about the moon's violent origins, how its phases shaped the earliest calendars, and how humans first explored Earth's only natural satellite
- Moon Facts - Interesting Facts about the Earths Moon
The Moon is the fifth largest natural satellite in the Solar System At 3,475 km in diameter, the Moon is much smaller than the major moons of Jupiter and Saturn
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