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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.
2 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.
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2 days ago · The study, for the record, also attempted to pinpoint exactly how far apart moon and Earth time are, as estimates have wavered between 56 and 59 microseconds per day. Clocks on the moon’s ...
2 days ago · Explore the Moon Calendar: track the Moon phases, learn about lunar events, and check what the Moon will look like in the sky tonight. Perfect for astronomers and stargazers!
2 days ago · Find out the latest information about the Moon, such as its location, phase, distance from Earth, and brightness. See interactive sky charts, maps, and tables of the Moon's data and ephemerides.
1 day ago · The phases of the Moon in June 2024. The images below show the day-by-day phases of the Moon In June. The Full Moon in June is at 6:17 a.m. on Friday, June 21, and is colloquially called the ...
4 days ago · Neil Armstrong, American astronaut and the first person to set foot on the Moon. After joining the space program in 1962, he became the command pilot of Gemini 8, which completed the first manual space docking maneuver. He is best known for accompanying Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. to the surface of the Moon on July 20, 1969.
