A look at our nearest neighbor in Space!

The Moon

What is the Moon?A natural satelliteOne of more than 96 moons in

our Solar SystemThe only moon of the planet

Earth

Moon FactsAbout 384,000 km

(240,000 miles) from Earth

3,468 km (2,155 miles) in diameter (about ¼ the size of Earth)

“Born about 4-5 billion years ago.

Moon CharacteristicsNo atmosphereNo liquid waterExtreme

temperaturesDaytime = 130C

(265°F)Nighttime = -190C (-

310 F)1/6 Earth’s gravity

Moon Facts

Revolution – Moon orbits the Earth every 27.3 days

The moon rises in the east and sets in the west

Rotation – Moon turns on its axis every 27.3 days

Same side of Moon always faces Earth

It’s Just a PhaseMoonlight is reflected

sunlightHalf the moon’s surface is

always reflecting lightFrom Earth we see

different amounts of the Moon’s lit surface

The amount seen is called a “phase”

Waxing and WaningWaxing – Where the illuminated area is

increasing.

Waning – Where the illuminated area is decreasing.

FULL

QUARTER

CRESCENT

GIBBOUS

FOUR MAIN SHAPES

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