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The Moon is Earth 's only natural satellite. It orbits at an average distance of 384,400 km (238,900 mi), about 30 times the diameter of Earth. Over time Earth's gravity has caused tidal locking, causing the same side of the Moon to always face Earth.
The Moon Area High School 2024 Promenade will be livestreamed on YouTube on Friday, April 26. The livestream will begin at 5:25 pm with the Promenade beginning at 5:30. Click here to watch.
7 de feb. de 2022 · The moon's surface area is about 14.6 million square miles (38 million square km), which is less than the total surface area of the continent of Asia (17.2 million square miles or...
Learn about the Moon's origin, features, phases, and exploration by humans and robots. Find out how the Moon affects Earth's climate, tides, and weather.
Hace 3 días · Moon, Earth’s sole natural satellite and nearest celestial body. Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Its name in English, like that of Earth, is of Germanic and Old English derivation.
Learn about the Moon's size, distance, orbit, rotation, phases, structure, surface, and more from NASA. The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and has no rings or moons of its own.
NASA’s interactive map for observing the Moon each day of the year. Find key sites and landmarks, check out special Moon events throughout the year, and more.
