Moon Facts

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What year did the last human walk on the Moon?

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The last human walked on the Moon in 1972.

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What were Neil Armstrong's famous words when he first stepped on the Moon?

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"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

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Why is the Moon's sky always dark?

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The Moon has no atmosphere to scatter sunlight, so its sky is always dark, regardless of day or night.

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What is the size of the Moon compared to Earth?

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The Moon is about one-fourth the size of Earth, not one-third.

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How does the Moon's gravity affect Earth's water?

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The Moon's gravity causes the water on Earth to bulge out toward it, creating tides.

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What is the primary reason the Moon has no atmosphere?

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The Moon's low gravity is not strong enough to hold onto an atmosphere.

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What is the average distance from the Earth to the Moon?

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The average distance is about 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers).

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is the significance of the Moon's gravitational pull on Earth?

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It is responsible for the ocean tides and affects the Earth's rotation.

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What is the temperature range on the Moon?

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Temperatures can range from about -280°F (-173°C) at night to 260°F (127°C) during the day.