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No, it orbits you. Of course! The moon orbits EARTH, our planet.
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How can you tell something is a planet and not a moon?
A planet is in direct orbit around a central star, while a moon is in orbit around a large body (a planet) rather than in a direct orbit around a star. The moon orbits the planet, while the planet orbits the sun.
Is there any instance where a planets moon would not orbit around it?
No, a moon is a natuaral satellite and would always be in orbit around a planet. If it did'nt orbit the planet it would fall into the planet.
WHY DOES A MOON REMAIN ORBIT AROUND A PLANET?
The planet and the moon(s) gravitational pull
What is an object in orbit around the planets?
A planet in an orbit greater than any of the others.An object in orbit around a single planet is a moon or satellite of that planet.
Is the moon a terrestrial planet?
No. The moon is not a planet; it is a moon. If it had its own orbit around the sun it would be considered a terrestrial planet.
What is a body in orbit around a planet called?
Moon
What keeps a moon in orbit around a planet?
gravity :)
What are the differences between the planets and moon?
Planets are in a direct orbit around the sun, while moons are in a direct orbit around a planet, while orbiting the sun.Planets are in direct orbit around the sun. A moon is in orbit around a planet, so is not in a direct orbit around the sun.
Is there a moon that doesn't orbit a planet?
A moon must orbit a planet, or it isn't a moon, it's a planet.
How is moon different than a planet?
The moon orbits the planet Earth rather than the sun, so it is considered a moon.
What is a spacecraft that stays in orbit around a planet or moon?
Satellite
Which planet does not directly orbit moon?
Every planet does not directly orbit the Moon.
