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Is the moon considered a planet?
No, the moon is not considered a planet. It is a natural satellite that orbits around a planet, in this case, Earth.
Is the moon considered a planet?
No. Moon is considered as a "moon" or a satellite to the Earth.
Why is the moon no longer considered a planet?
The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth; it was never considered a planet.
Is the moon the smallest planet in the solar system?
The moon itself is not considered a planet. It is Earth's only moon. Since Pluto is not considered a planet (as of 2006), the smallest planet in our solar system is Mercury.
Moon is a planet or not?
No the moon is not a planet, it is a natural satellite of Earth.
Why is ganymede classified as a moon and not a planet?
Ganymede is considered a moon because it orbits a planet and not the sun.
What is the moon a planet or something?
The moon is a moon, also known as a natural satellite. It is not considered a planet as it orbits a planet (Earth) rather than the sun.
Is Pluto considered a moon?
No, it is a dwarf planet.
Was the moon ever considered a planet?
Yes, in ancient times, the moon was considered a planet because it was believed to be a celestial body that moved independently in the sky.
What planet is considered a double planet with its moon?
None. Pluto-Charon was almost considered one in 2006, though that would be a dwarf double planet rather than a true double planet as Pluto is not a planet. In billions of years the Earth and Moon will be a double planet. Also, the question is non-sensical because if it was a double planet then they would both be planets... so there would be no moon. A planet would be considered a double planet with it's opposite planet, not moon.
What is sometimes considered a double planet?
Earth and the Moon.
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.
