The Moon
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A look at our nearest neighbor in Space!
The Moon
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What is the Moon?A natural satelliteOne of more than 96 moons in
our Solar SystemThe only moon of the planet
Earth
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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.
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Moon CharacteristicsNo atmosphereNo liquid waterExtreme
temperaturesDaytime = 130C
(265°F)Nighttime = -190C (-
310 F)1/6 Earth’s gravity
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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
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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”
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Waxing and WaningWaxing – Where the illuminated area is
increasing.Waning – Where the illuminated area is
decreasing.
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FULL
QUARTER
CRESCENT
GIBBOUS
FOUR MAIN SHAPES
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