Moon

The moon is a planet that revolves around the Earth. Reflection from the sun's rays make the moon 'shine'; it does not give out light of its own. In ancient times the Moon was thought to represent the feminine nature, while the Sun was thought to represent the more active, male nature.

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What would happen if we had no moon?

1 hr 19 min ago - If we did not have a Moon there would be no lunar tides. (We ...
Is the moon moving away from the earth?

1 hr 31 min ago - Yes, at a rate of about 3--4 cm/yr. The tidal bulges on the E...
How come we do not see a lunar eclipse every time there is a full Moon?

1 hr 48 min ago - Hmm... we sent that Answer to you already! Txt GETNEW to get ...
Why does the moon look orange?

2 hr 14 min ago - The reason for the orange color is due to the scattering of l...
What do satellites do?

2 hr 58 min ago - Technically, a satellite is any body that orbits another, lar...
How big is the moon compared to earth?

3 hr 7 min ago - The moon is about 1/4 the size of the Earth. For every questi...
What planets are in between Mars and Jupiter?

3 hr 37 min ago - There may be smaller moons between Mars and Jupiter, but ther...
Why do we see phases of the moon?

3 hr 42 min ago - The moon has phases because it orbits Earth once a month, whi...
Is mars as big as the moon?

3 hr 45 min ago - Mars will never appear as big as the Moon. This rumor has bee...
How Does the moon move?

3 hr 45 min ago - Both the Earth and the moon go around the center of gravity o...
What is the texture of the moons surface?

3 hr 50 min ago - The whole surface of the moon is covered with regolith or gro...
What are 5 unique facts about the planet Uranus?

3 hr 53 min ago - Rings are of dark particles that vary from micrometers to a f...
How are positioned the Sun, Moon, and Earth relative to each other during a new moon and how this alignment changes to produce a moon?

4 hr 5 min ago - The new moon is between the sun and the earth in the sky. The...
To whom Explain why lunar eclipses are more common than solar eclipses and why so few people ever have a chance to view a total solar eclipse?

4 hr 15 min ago - Lunar eclipses are more common because the darkened full moon...
What is the majority of the debris that goes into forming the.... Of our solar system?

4 hr 39 min ago - The majority of the debris from our solor system is from Aste...
What is the distance from Earth to the moon and how long it takes to get there?

4 hr 41 min ago - The average distance to the Moon is 382500 km (237, 674 miles...
Why is pluto not consided a planet?

4 hr 46 min ago - It's smaller than any other planet - even smaller than the Ea...
What does it mean when the moon is redish /orange?

5 hr 27 min ago - When the moon appears red or orange in color it just means it...
Is the moon a rock?

5 hr 29 min ago - The interior of the Moon is made up of different layers of ro...
How far away is the moon?

5 hr 44 min ago - Due to an uneven orbit, the moon's distance varies between 22...