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The moon is called a satellite of earth because it revolves around the earth
Dixie Reilly
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∙ 14y agoThat means that it moves around the Earth.
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What is the general distance between the earth to satellite?
The satellite, or moon, called "Luna" averages 238,800 miles distant from Earth.
Why is the moon called a natural satellite of the earth?
Because it is a satellite - it stays in orbit around Earth. And it is natural - meaning not made by humans.
What is the Moon's natural satellite?
The Moon is the natural satellite of the Earth. The Moon does not have satellites.
What is a satellite that orbits earth?
If by satellite you mean an object that orbits the earth, then the Moon is a satellite of the earth. There are thousands of other satellites put into orbit by both private and public organizations used for everything from GPS to communication and even you TV service.
The moon orbiting earth is an example of a what satellite?
A moon is a natural satellite, as opposed to an artificial satellite, which is a man-made object in orbit.
What is the satellite orbiting the earth called?
It is the moon.
Is the moon a satellite of earth?
Yes, the moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.
The moon revolves around the earth and it is called a natural what?
The Moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.
What is earth's satellite called that affects our tides?
It is called Moon
What is the name of the earth's satellite?
the earths satelite is called the moon but there are many different names
Which is earth's second satellite?
Earth has one natural satellite, the moon, and numerous artificial satellites, the first of which was called Sputnik, which can deservedly be called Earth's second satellite.
What is a satellite that orbits earth called?
The Moon, or Luna.
What is a satellite that orbits the earth called?
The Moon, or Luna.
What are bodies that orbit moons or planets called?
Satellites. They can be natural (a moon) or artificial (space probes). Earth is a satellite of the Sun, the Moon is a satellite of the Earth and the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is a satellite of the Moon.
What is the large satellite which orbits the earth called?
Its called The moon, or Luna.
What is the moon to earth?
The moon is the Earth's only natural satellite.
What kind of satellite is on the moon and orbits Earth?
The moon IS a satellite that orbits earth
