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Any two masses in free space can orbit each other because of the equal, mutual
forces of gravitation between them that try to pull them together.
Bodies stay in orbit around other bodies because that's how gravity works.
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Does the sun's gravity keep the moon in orbit?
no the earth does
What two opposing forces keep the moon from orbiting?
None. The moon orbits the Earth, Earth orbits the Sun. Inertia and the gravity keep the moon in the Earth's orbit.
Does the moon orbit Earth or does the Earth orbit the moon?
The moon orbits Earth.
What is it called when the moon moves around the earth?
This is called its orbit. Strictly, the moon and the earth both orbit their common centre of mass. The path of the moon around Earth is elliptical orbit. It takes about 29 days to complete one orbit of earth by moon.
Why does the pull of gravity keep the moon in orbit around the earth rather than pulling the moon into earth?
The reason is that the Moon is always moving forward.The forward movement of the Moon is balanced with the inward pull of Earth's gravity.Because of this balance, the Moon stays in stable orbit around the Earth.
What two factors are necessary to keep the moon and earth in orbit?
Gravity and inertia.
What causes the moon to orbit around earth?
Mutual gravitational attraction between the Earth and moon keep the moon in orbit. Conservation of angular momentum may also be considered to play a role.
When does the moon orbit earth?
The moon is in constant orbit around the earth, all the time.
Do any moons orbit earth?
Yes. One moon orbit Earth (The moon)
What does the Moon's orbit cause on earth?
On Earth, the Moon's orbit shows up as tides.
Does the moon take to orbit the Earth?
the moon takes 27.32 days to orbit the earth
How many days does the moon orbit the earth?
It takes the moon 29 days or about 1 month to orbit the earth.
