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Moon - Wikipedia In geophysical terms, the Moon is a planetary-mass object or satellite planet Its mass is 1 2% that of the Earth, and its diameter is 3,474 km (2,159 mi), roughly one-quarter of Earth's (about as wide as the contiguous United States)
Earths Moon - Science@NASA Like Earth, the Moon has a day side and a night side, which change as the Moon rotates The Sun always illuminates half of the Moon while the other half remains dark
Moon | Features, Phases, Surface, Exploration, Facts | Britannica Moon, Earth’s sole natural satellite and nearest celestial body Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun Its name in English, like that of Earth, is of Germanic and Old English derivation
The Moon: Our Satellite - timeanddate. com A natural satellite, or moon, is a small body that orbits a larger one There are at least 200 known moons in the solar system, but most of these orbit one of the giant outer planets
Everything you need to know about the Moon - Astronomy. com The Moon is about one-fourth the size of Earth It's primarily composed of rock and minerals, with a small iron core The Moon's average distance from Earth is roughly 239,000 miles Lunar phases
The Moon Page Discover the moon like never before! Interactive moon phases, 3D moon exploration, moon landing history, and lunar calendar designed for children Learn about the moon through NASA missions and space exploration
Facts About the Moon | National Geographic We see the full moon when the sun is directly behind us, illuminating a full hemisphere of the moon when it is directly in front of us
Moon 101 - National Geographic Society 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 half a century ago
The Moon - Natural History Museum The Moon is one of the most recognisable objects in the solar system This proximity to Earth has given it immeasurable cultural significance and means it plays a key role in Earth's tides Explore facts about this small but mighty celestial body