Does The Moon Really Orbit The Earth?

The video explores why the moon orbits Earth instead of the sun, despite the sun exerting more gravitational force on the moon. It explains the apparent size similarity of the moon and sun due to distance and size ratios. The sun's dominance in the solar system is highlighted, holding most of the system's mass. The concept of the Hill sphere is introduced, explaining how Earth's gravity dominates within this region, allowing the moon to orbit Earth. The video concludes by describing the moon's orbit path, which is smoother than imagined due to the vast distance between Earth and the sun.

What happens to the moon's orbit if it is moved farther away from the Earth?

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Describe the path the moon takes as it travels with Earth around the sun.

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