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Ariel is a moon of the planet Uranus.
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Is there a moon that doesn't orbit a planet?
A moon must orbit a planet, or it isn't a moon, it's a planet.
When was Ariel discovered?
Uranus's moon Ariel was discovered in 1851. The moon was discovered along with Umbriel, another moon of the planet, by William Lassell.
How can you tell someting is a planet not a moon?
The planet will orbit the sun, while moons orbit the planet.
How can you tell something is a planet and not a moon?
A planet is in direct orbit around a central star, while a moon is in orbit around a large body (a planet) rather than in a direct orbit around a star. The moon orbits the planet, while the planet orbits the sun.
How do the orbit of planets differ from the orbit of moons?
A planet orbits a star. A moon orbits a planet or dwarf planet.
Is there a moon that doesn't orbit a planet?
A moon must orbit a planet, or it isn't a moon, it's a planet.
Which planet does not directly orbit moon?
Every planet does not directly orbit the Moon.
Which planet has a moon named Ariel?
Uranus
Miranda Ariel is the moon of the planet?
Miranda and Ariel are two of the moons of Uranus.
When was Ariel discovered?
Uranus's moon Ariel was discovered in 1851. The moon was discovered along with Umbriel, another moon of the planet, by William Lassell.
Does Venus orbit a planet?
No, Venus does not orbit a planet. It orbits a star, which is our Sun. It can not orbit a planet , if it did it would be a moon
How big is uranuses moon Ariel?
The moon Ariel is the brightest moon for the planet Uranus's. The surface area of the moon is just under 3 square miles.
What does a moon have to have?
A Planet to orbit.
How is a orbit made?
A planet or moon orbits the Sun (or a planet) and then makes an orbit
How can you tell someting is a planet not a moon?
The planet will orbit the sun, while moons orbit the planet.
How can you tell something is a planet and not a moon?
A planet is in direct orbit around a central star, while a moon is in orbit around a large body (a planet) rather than in a direct orbit around a star. The moon orbits the planet, while the planet orbits the sun.
Is there any instance where a planets moon would not orbit around it?
No, a moon is a natuaral satellite and would always be in orbit around a planet. If it did'nt orbit the planet it would fall into the planet.
