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WHAT DO YOU DO ON THE MOON?
WHERE DO YOU EAT ON THE MOON?
WHY DO YOU GO TO THE MOON?
HOW DO YOU FLOAT AROUND THE MOON?

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HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU WENT TO THE MOON?
HOW LONG WILL YOU TRAVEL?

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Chances are that when you imagine the night sky, one of the first things that comes to mind is the Moon "glowing" in the darkness. The Moon has always held a special place in our imaginations and in daily life.

It's no wonder that we are fascinated. The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and one that we can easily see most nights.

What makes the Moon glow?

The Moon does not shine with its own light. It simply reflects light coming from the Sun.

Why does it look like the Moon is changing shape?

From Earth, it might look like the Moon is changing shape each night - from a tiny sliver to a half moon to a full moon and back again. What's actually happening is that from our spot on Earth, we see different parts of the Moon lit up by the Sun as the Moon travels in its orbit.

Is there actually a "dark side" of the Moon?

No. The Moon rotates on its own axis at the same rate that it orbits around Earth. That means we always see the same side of the Moon from our position on Earth. The side we don't see gets just as much light, so a more accurate name for that part of the Moon is the "far side."

How did the Moon form?

Scientists believe that the Moon formed early in the solar system's history after Earth and an object about the size of Mars smashed into each other. The impact sent chunks of Earth and the impactor into space that were pulled together by gravity, creating the Moon.

How do we study the Moon?

Even thousands of years ago, humans drew pictures to track the changes of the Moon. Later, people used their observations of the Moon to create calendars.

Today, we study the Moon using telescopes and spacecraft. For example, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has been circling the Moon and sending back measurements since 2009.

The Moon is the only other planetary body that humans have visited. On July 20, 1969, NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first people to set foot on the dusty surface of the Moon. Ten other American astronauts followed. They collected hundreds of pounds of lunar soil and rock samples, conducted experiments and installed equipment for follow-up measurements.

What do we know about the Moon?

Today, we know that the Moon is covered by craters as well as dust and debris from comets, asteroids and meteoroid impacts. We know that the Moon's dark areas, called maria - which is Latin for seas - are not actually seas. Instead, they are craters that lava seeped into billions of years ago. We know that the Moon has almost no atmosphere and only about one-sixth of Earth's gravity. We even know that there is quite a bit of frozen water tucked away in craters near the Moon's poles.

There are still many questions left to answer about the Moon. And the most exciting days of lunar activity may still lie ahead as NASA sends humans on the next missions to the Moon and eventually on to Mars!

For more information visit:
NASA Solar System Exploration

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HOW DO YOU EAT ON THE MOON?
WHY ARE YOU AN ASTRONAUT?
WHERE DO YOU SLEEP?
WHAT DO YOU EAT?

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WHY IS THERE AN ALIEN IN YOUR GARDEN?
HOW DO YOU FEEL ON THE MOON?
WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

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How do you float on the moon?
Why do you want to visit the moon?
What do you eat?
Where do you sleep?

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Chances are that when you imagine the night sky, one of the first things that comes to mind is the Moon "glowing" in the darkness. The Moon has always held a special place in our imaginations and in daily life.

It's no wonder that we are fascinated. The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and one that we can easily see most nights.

What makes the Moon glow?

The Moon does not shine with its own light. It simply reflects light coming from the Sun.

Why does it look like the Moon is changing shape?

From Earth, it might look like the Moon is changing shape each night - from a tiny sliver to a half moon to a full moon and back again. What's actually happening is that from our spot on Earth, we see different parts of the Moon lit up by the Sun as the Moon travels in its orbit.

Is there actually a "dark side" of the Moon?

No. The Moon rotates on its own axis at the same rate that it orbits around Earth. That means we always see the same side of the Moon from our position on Earth. The side we don't see gets just as much light, so a more accurate name for that part of the Moon is the "far side."

How did the Moon form?

Scientists believe that the Moon formed early in the solar system's history after Earth and an object about the size of Mars smashed into each other. The impact sent chunks of Earth and the impactor into space that were pulled together by gravity, creating the Moon.

How do we study the Moon?

Even thousands of years ago, humans drew pictures to track the changes of the Moon. Later, people used their observations of the Moon to create calendars.

Today, we study the Moon using telescopes and spacecraft. For example, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has been circling the Moon and sending back measurements since 2009.

The Moon is the only other planetary body that humans have visited. On July 20, 1969, NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first people to set foot on the dusty surface of the Moon. Ten other American astronauts followed. They collected hundreds of pounds of lunar soil and rock samples, conducted experiments and installed equipment for follow-up measurements.

What do we know about the Moon?

Today, we know that the Moon is covered by craters as well as dust and debris from comets, asteroids and meteoroid impacts. We know that the Moon's dark areas, called maria - which is Latin for seas - are not actually seas. Instead, they are craters that lava seeped into billions of years ago. We know that the Moon has almost no atmosphere and only about one-sixth of Earth's gravity. We even know that there is quite a bit of frozen water tucked away in craters near the Moon's poles.

There are still many questions left to answer about the Moon. And the most exciting days of lunar activity may still lie ahead as NASA sends humans on the next missions to the Moon and eventually on to Mars!

For more information visit:
NASA Solar System Exploration

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How do you clean the moon?
Why do you like that job?
Where do you dress up?
What do you need to clean the moon?
What do you do after you clean the moon?

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WHAT DO YOU EAT?
HOW DO YOU HAVE A SHOWER?
HOW DO THE STARS SHINE?
WHERE DO YOU GO TO SLEEP?
WHY DOES THE SUN SHINE?

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Do you have a pet, Bob?
Are there any trees on the moon?
Are there any birds?
Are there any flowers?

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HOW DO YOU DRESS UP?
WHY DID YOU GO TO THE MOON?
WHERE DO YOU DRESS UP?
WHAT DO YOU EAT?
HOW DO YOU SLEEP?

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Why do you like the moon?
How do you feel when you are on the moon?
What is your favourite thing of the moon?

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HOW DO YOU PASS THROUGH THE OZONE LAYER?
DO YOU HAVE A GIRLFRIEND?
WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
WHAT DO YOU DO ON THE MOON?

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HOW DO YOU FEEL WALKING WITH GRAVITY?
WHERE DO YOU GO TO THE BATHROOM?
HOW DOES THE EARTH LOOK LIKE FROM THE MOON?

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WHERE DO YOU GO TO THE BATHROOM?
WHY DO YOU WANT TO GO TO THE MOON?
WHERE DO YOU SLEEP, BOB?
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO ON THE MOON?

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HOW DO YOU GO TO THE MOON?
WHAT DO YOU EAT?
WHERE DO YOU GO TO THE TOILET?

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What is like to be on the moon?

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How does the rocket land on planet Earth?

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HOW DO YOU GET OUT OF THE ROCKET?