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2 days ago · The Moon is Earth 's only natural satellite. It orbits at an average distance of 384,400 km (238,900 mi), about 30 times the diameter of Earth. Over time Earth's gravity has caused tidal locking, causing the same side of the Moon to always face Earth.
- Ganymede (moon)
With a diameter of about 5,270 kilometres (3,270 mi) and a...
- Moon Jae-in
Liberalism in South Korea. Moon Jae-in ( Korean : 문재인;...
- Ganymede (moon)
3 days ago · Moon, Earth ’s sole natural satellite and nearest large celestial body. Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun. It is designated by the symbol ☽. Its name in English, like that of Earth, is of Germanic and Old English derivation.
- James D. Burke
May 6, 2024 · Learn about the Moon's features, phases, history and exploration with this interactive web page from NASA. Find out how the Moon was formed, what it looks like from different angles, and why it has no atmosphere or water.
May 17, 2024 · Apollo, Moon-landing project conducted by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the 1960s and ’70s. The project reached its goal with the July 1969 landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon.
May 24, 2024 · Io, Europa and Ganymede. Moons play crucial roles in shaping the environments and dynamics of the planets they orbit. One significant effect moons have is on the tides of their parent planets. The gravitational pull exerted by moons causes tidal changes in the ocean and even in the solid crust of some planets.
