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Moon
The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite, orbiting the planet at an average distance of about 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers). It has phases that depend on its position relative to the Earth and the Sun.
What are the phases of the Moon?
The phases of the Moon include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?
The Moon takes approximately 27.3 days to complete one orbit around the Earth.
What causes lunar eclipses?
Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.
What is the effect of the Moon on tides?
The Moon's gravitational pull generates tides on Earth, causing them to rise and fall.
What is the distance from the Earth to the Moon?
The average distance from the Earth to the Moon is about 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers).
What is the surface of the Moon like?
The Moon's surface is covered with craters, mountains, and flat plains known as maria.
Does the Moon have an atmosphere?
The Moon has a very thin atmosphere, called an exosphere, which cannot support human life.
When was the first human landing on the Moon?
The first human landing on the Moon occurred on July 20, 1969, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission.
What is the size comparison of the Moon to Earth?
The Moon's diameter is about 2,159 miles (3,474 kilometers), about one-fourth that of Earth's diameter.
What are the major missions that have explored the Moon?
Major missions include the Apollo missions, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, and the recent Artemis program.
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