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Sunday, 27 April 2025

Moon

Natural satellite orbiting Earth


Moon
Moon

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. It orbits at an average distance of 384399 km. The Moon's orbital period and rotation period are synchronized by Earth's gravitational pull at 29.5 Earth days, making the same side of the Moon always face Earth. The Moon's pull on Earth is the main driver of Earth's tides.

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