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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MoonMoon - Wikipedia

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   In geophysical terms the Moon is a planetary-mass object or satellite planet.

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3. science.nasa.gov › moonMoon - NASA Science

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   Learn about Earth's Moon, its origin, phases, weather, and more from NASA. Discover how the Moon affects our planet and solar system, and explore its history and future missions.

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5. www.google.com › moonGoogle Moon

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   Explore the moon's surface with Google Moon's interactive maps and detailed imagery.

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7. www.britannica.com › place › MoonMoon | Features, Phases, Surface, Exploration, & Facts ...

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   2 days ago · 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.

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8. science.nasa.gov › moon › factsMoon Facts - NASA Science

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   Learn about the Moon's origin, structure, surface, orbit, phases, and potential for life. Find out how the Moon affects Earth's climate, tides, and exploration.

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   How big is the Moon compared to Earth?

   • The Moon is about 27% the size of Earth. We always see the same side of the Moon. The Moon has a solid, rocky surface. There's no rain or wind, but there is weather. 24 humans and more than 100 robots visited. Earth's Moon is the brightest and largest object in our night sky.

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   Why is the moon called the Moon?

   • Earth's only natural satellite is simply called "the Moon" because people didn't know other moons existed until Galileo Galilei discovered four moons orbiting Jupiter in 1610. In Latin, the Moon was called Luna, which is the main adjective for all things Moon-related: lunar.

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   Why is the moon so important?

   • 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.

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   How far is the Moon from Earth?

   • The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. It goes around the Earth at a distance of about 239,000 miles (385,000 kilometers). The Earth and Moon are tidally locked. Their rotations are so in sync we only see one side of the Moon. Humans didn't see the lunar far side until a Soviet spacecraft flew past in 1959.

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   Why is the Moon a good place to live?

   • The Moon has a solid, rocky surface. There's no rain or wind, but there is weather. 24 humans and more than 100 robots visited. 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.

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   How does the Moon make Earth a more livable planet?

   • 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. The Moon was likely formed after a Mars-sized body collided with Earth several billion years ago.

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10. moon.nasa.gov › moon-in-motionOverview | Phases, Eclipses & Supermoons – Moon: NASA Science

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    Learn how the Moon orbits Earth, why we only see one side of it, and how its tilt affects eclipses. Explore the Moon's features, history, and missions with NASA's videos and resources.

11. solarsystem.nasa.gov › moons › earths-moonIn Depth | Earth's Moon – NASA Solar System Exploration

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    Learn about the Moon's origin, structure, surface, orbit, phases, and potential for life. Explore the Moon's history, missions, and curiosities with NASA's science and visualizations.