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The Moon is the Earth's natural satellite, made up of various types of rocks.
It is located about 240,000 miles (386,400 kilometers) from Earth.
It's diameter is about 2,160 miles (3,478 kilometers) which is 1/4 the size of Earth.
The bright Moon does not shine on its own: the moonlight that we see is simply rays of sunlight reflected off its surface

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What is the moon description after the new moon?

After the new moon, the moon appears as a waxing crescent, meaning it is growing in size. It is characterized by only a sliver of the moon being visible, with the illuminated portion on the right-hand side in the northern hemisphere and on the left-hand side in the southern hemisphere.


Words that buzz Aldrin spoke on the moon?

Buzz Aldrin's famous words on the moon were: "Magnificent desolation." This was his description of the lunar landscape during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.


What color describes second full moon in a month?

The second full moon in a month is often referred to as a "Blue Moon," even though it doesn't actually appear blue in color. The term "Blue Moon" is a calendrical rarity and is more of a naming convention than a description of the moon's actual color.


How did the moon look yesterday exactly what time?

I do not have real-time data to provide you with an accurate description of how the moon looked yesterday at a specific time. I recommend using a moon phase calendar or a stargazing app to track the moon's appearance on specific dates and times.


How did the moon look like on Wednesday?

I don't have real-time data or the ability to access current images, so I can't provide a specific description of the moon's appearance on a particular Wednesday. However, you can check a lunar calendar or astronomy app for details about the moon's phase and appearance on that date. Typically, the moon's look can range from a new moon to a full moon, depending on the lunar cycle.

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What has the author Robert Moon written?

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What is the moon description after the new moon?

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Where can you get a description of Twilight and New Moon?

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Words that buzz Aldrin spoke on the moon?

Buzz Aldrin's famous words on the moon were: "Magnificent desolation." This was his description of the lunar landscape during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.