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The moon is grey because it's made of rock. If you don't believe me then I'll put it this way: The moon was born millions of years ago when a giant meteorite hit the earth and an enormous piece of rock broke of the earth. The pieces of rock gradually clumped together to form the moon. If you still don't believe me, type into Google: Birth of the moon.

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What is the moons color?

The moon is gray, but it can appear different from earth. The surface is covered in rocks and dust. Atmospheric conditions, reflections, or positioning can give the moon the appearance of being red, blue, yellow, or other hues. This is only an appearance though. The color of the moon itself remains gray.


Why are the gray spots on the moon?

The dark areas on the moon are called maria. They are enormous impact craters that were once flooded with lava early in the moon's history.


What gives the moon its color?

The color of the moon can vary depending on its position in the sky and the atmospheric conditions. When the moon is low on the horizon, it can appear reddish or orange due to the scattering of light by Earth's atmosphere. At other times, the moon can appear white or gray depending on how the sunlight is reflecting off its surface.


Why is the moon gray yellow sometimes blue?

I don't know for gray and yellow but for blue... The moon is only blue every 10 years or something. The reference is called "once in a blue moon" which means it's a really long time. The moon is only blue when there are two full moons in one month. That's 28 days. Blue moons can last up to a week.


What is the significance of the moon appearing in a shade of gray?

The significance of the moon appearing in a shade of gray is that it reflects the absence of color and can symbolize a sense of mystery, ambiguity, and otherworldliness. This grayscale appearance can evoke a sense of calmness and tranquility, as well as a feeling of detachment from the vibrant colors of the world.