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The Moon actually orbits the Earth which in turn orbits the Sun. Two effects of the Moon orbiting the Earth are...

1 It causes the tides of the sea.

2 It stabilises the plane of Earths rotation. (Helps the North Pole stay pointed Up)

3 It shows phases.

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