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Facts about the moon

The moon is one of the most fascinating objects in our solar system. It has captured the imaginations of people for centuries and continues to inspire awe and wonder to this day. Here are some interesting facts about the moon that you may not have known:

1. The moon is the Earth's only natural satellite. It is about 1/6th the size of Earth and is approximately 238,855 miles away from us.

2. The moon's surface is covered in craters, mountains, and valleys. These features were formed by asteroids and meteorites colliding with the moon's surface over billions of years.

3. The moon has a very thin atmosphere, which is made up mostly of helium, neon, and hydrogen. This is why there is no weather or wind on the moon.

4. The moon's gravity is about 1/6th of Earth's gravity. This is why astronauts on the moon can jump so high and move around so easily.

5. The moon goes through phases as it orbits the Earth. These phases are caused by the relative positions of the moon, Earth, and sun. The cycle of these phases is called the lunar cycle.

6. The moon's rotation is synchronized with its orbit around the Earth, which means we only ever see one side of the moon from Earth. This is why the moon appears to have a "dark side" that we never see.

7. The moon plays a key role in Earth's tides. The gravitational pull of the moon causes the oceans to rise and fall in a regular pattern, creating high and low tides.

8. The first manned mission to the moon was Apollo 11 in 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon's surface.

9. There are plans to return humans to the moon in the coming years, with NASA's Artemis program aiming to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by 2024.

Overall, the moon is a fascinating and mysterious object that continues to captivate us with its beauty and natural wonders. Studying the moon can provide valuable insights into the history and evolution of our solar system, as well as help us better understand our own planet and the universe as a whole.

by Matthew

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the moon is big and u cant hear on it

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Did you know the moon comes out in the day sometimes and in the night. The moon surface is actually dark. The moon slowly moves away from the earth.

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There is rock and dust up on the moon. high as mountains on the moon

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the moon is bright

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the dark areas are smooth plains called maria

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light can travel 7.5 times to the moon in one second

by Matthew

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Buzz aldrin was supposed to be the first to land on the moon but on July 21 1986 Neil Armstrong became the firs person to land on the moon instead.

By Richella and Brooklyn

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it takes the moon 29.5 days to orbit earth

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The Moon is closer to Earth, than any other planet

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the moon is the largest and brightest thing in our night sky

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grey dust covers almost everthing on the moon

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It takes 3 days to get to the moon

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The moon is 384,400km away

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the part of the moon that shines change as the moon orbits earth

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the moon has many different phases 8 in total and a fact about the full moon is that its so bright beccause the sun is reflecting so much light onto it that it makes the stars look dim

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the moon is slowly drifting away from us

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The moon is very hot during the day and very cold during the night

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da moon is the fifth largest system in the whole solar system by IsAbElLa

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It takes the moon 29.5 days to orbit earth.

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the moon is the largest and brightest object in the sky at night

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theres no sound on the moon cause sound travels through air and theres no air on the moon

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The moon is a quiet place.sounds travel through air without air there is no sound on the moon

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the moon is largest and brightest object in the night sky

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Because the moon has almost no atmosphere it has no weather which means the footprints left behind by Neil Armstrong are still there and will be for millions of years unless an asteroid hits it. -Jasmine

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the moon`s atmosphere is very thin. there is on wind or turbulence like the air on earth. so the moon`s surface remains largely undisturbed

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the moon is 4.46 billion years old

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The Moon is closer to Earth, than any other planet - Sam

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24 people have visited the moon however only half have walked on the moons surface.

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The moons diameters is 3474.6km

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The moon is about 250,000kms away and despite how long its been there and how big it is only 12 people have steped/walked on the moon - Zachary :)