Moon - Wikipedia
WEBThe Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. It orbits at an average distance of 384,400 km (238,900 mi), about 30 times the diameter of Earth. Over time Earth's gravity has caused tidal locking, causing the same side of the Moon to always face Earth. Because of this, the lunar day and the lunar month are the same length, at 29.5 Earth days.
Moon - NASA Science
WEBOverview. Earth's Moon is 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.
Moon | Features, Phases, Surface, Exploration, & Facts
WEB4 days ago · Moon, Earth ’s sole natural satellite and nearest large celestial body. Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun. It is designated by the symbol ☽. Its name in English, like that of Earth, is …
Moon 101 | National Geographic - YouTube
WEB32K. 5.2M views 5 years ago. 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...
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Moon Facts - NASA Science
WEB… Moon Facts. 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. 10 things.
All About the Moon | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
WEB6 May 2024 · Quick Facts: 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. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech.
Overview | Phases, Eclipses & Supermoons – Moon: NASA Science
WEBMoon.nasa.gov is NASA's deep dive resource for lunar exploration from astronauts to robots.
Earth's moon, facts and information - National Geographic
WEBJuly 03, 2019. • 8 min read. The moon, Earth’s sole natural satellite, is our constant companion. It has circled our planet for billions of years, since before the first sparks of life flickered...
In Depth | Earth's Moon – NASA Solar System Exploration
WEBStructure. Earth's Moon has a core, mantle, and crust. The Moon’s core is proportionally smaller than other terrestrial bodies' cores. The solid, iron-rich inner core is 149 miles (240 kilometers) in radius. It is surrounded by a liquid iron shell 56 miles (90 kilometers) thick.
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