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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).
Moon Facts - NASA Science
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. The Moon has a solid, rocky surface cratered and pitted from impacts by asteroids, meteorites, and comets.
Moon Phase Today: Live Moon Phase Tracker
Track the moon phase today with our interactive moon phase calculator. Get details on the current moon phase and the next full moon phase.
Understanding the 8 Phases of the Moon - Farmers' Almanac
Understanding Moon Phases and the Lunar Cycle First, the Moon is on a 30-day cycle when it makes its orbit around the Earth. Actually, the entire trip takes 29.53 days, to be exact, and is measured from one “New Moon” to the next. The Phases of the Moon Here, we’ll break down each of the 8 phases of the Moon as it revolves around the Earth.
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.
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.
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...
The moon — A complete guide to Earth's 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.
4 keys to understanding moon phases - EarthSky
As the moon orbits Earth, we on Earth’s surface see varying fractions of its lighted face, or day side. These are the changing phases of the moon. Four tips to understanding moon phases, here.
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.
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