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Popular theory suggests the moon was caused by a giant asteroid or comet colliding with the earth while it was still being formed - throwing thousands of chunks of molten earth into space. The Earth's gravity 'caprured' those chunks which congealed into a solid mass.
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What do earth and the moon form together?
Earth and the moon together form a binary system in space known as the Earth-Moon system. The moon orbits the Earth as its natural satellite, exerting gravitational effects on our planet such as tides. The interaction between Earth and the moon has influenced our planet's geology, climate, and even life forms.
Which form of energy can travel from the earth to the moon?
Reflected sunlight, for sure, travels from the Earth to the Moon. Reflected sunlight from the Moon also travels to Earth. That is why we can see the Moon.
Does gravity from the moon and earth form tides?
No, it is the gravitational attraction of the moon.
Why do you see different phases of the moon if the same side is always facing the earth?
The phases of the moon are the result of the ever-changing positions of the Earth, moon, and sun relative to one another. When the moon and the sun are on opposite sides of the earth (whereby the sun, earth, and moon form a straight line), a full moon occurs. When the moon and sun are on the same side of the earth (whereby the sun,moon, and earth form a straight line), a new moon occurs.
How did the moon form when the earth collided with another celestial body?
The moon formed when a celestial body collided with Earth, causing debris to be ejected into space. This debris eventually came together to form the moon.
Does Earth's moon have water on it?
Apparently - in the form of ice
How did earth and the moon form?
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How is the earth moon and sun lined up for the first quarter?
Sun-Moon-Earth form a right triangle in this case.
What type of patterns do eclipses form?
Eclipses form predictable patterns based on the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Solar eclipses occur during a new moon when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth. Lunar eclipses occur when Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.
How far away form the earth is the moon in km?
The moon is 384,400 kilometers away.
Did the moon and earth form together?
No, they did not form at the same time because the Moon formed after the Earth. The most likely theory is that shortly after the Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, a giant object (about the size of Mars) collided with the Earth. Large amounts of debris were thrown into space which began orbiting earth and eventually came together to form the moon.
What forms of water are found on earth or on the moon?
The vapor form, the liquid form, and the solid form are.
