Space Lesson: Moon

The Moon

Ah, the moon, a wonderful place it is. Today we are going to learn about the moon.

What is the Moon?

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. At one-quarter the diameter of Earth (comparable to the width of Australia),it is the largest natural satellite in the Solar System relative to the size of its planet, and the fifth largest satellite the Solar System overall (larger than any dwarf planet). According to new research, the Moon is 85 million years younger than scientist once thought. Computer simulations revealed that the Moon formed roughly 4.425 billion years ago.

More things about the Moon

• Radius: 1,079.4 mi

• Orbital period:27 days

• Alternative names:Luna; Selene (poetic); Cynthia (poetic)

Multiple Choice

How old is the Moon roughly?

• 1 billion years

• 4.53 billion years

• 1 year

• 4.425 billion years

Multiple Choice

What can you compare the moon to?

• A big cheese ball

• Australia

• Asia

Phases Of The Moon

The lunar phase or Moon phases the shape of the Moon's directly sunlight portion as viewed from Earth. The lunar phases gradually change over a synodic month as the Moon's orbital positions around Earth and Earth around the Sun shift.

Open Ended

Why does the Moon have phases?

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I hope you have learned alot, I will post more. Have a great day!