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The earth has one single moon, and its name is "Luna", but most people
refer to it simply as "the moon".
Notice that if there were more than one, it wouldn't be possible to speak of
"the moon" at all, because someone would always ask "Which one ?"
The official International Astronomical Union name for the Earth's moon is (in English) "the Moon". In other languages it's called "la Lune," "der Mond," or something that translates back into English as "the Moon."
Since scientific terminology uses a lot of Latin and Greek roots, you'll see terms resembling the words "Luna" or "Selene" because those are the Latin and Greek forms respectively for the goddess of the Moon in their mythology.
Examples: lunar orbit, selenography (just like geography, except on the Moon).
You may have heard some nonsense about "Earth's second moon" being 3753 Cruithne. It is not a moon at all; it's more like an asteroid. However, it has approximately the same orbital period as Earth does.
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How many moons are in the planet Jupiters?
Jupiter has four moons that orbit it. the names of these moons are IO (eye-oh) Callisto, Europa and Ganymede.Time taken for the moons to orbit Jupiter:IO- 1.7 Earth yearsCallisto- 16.7 Earth yearsEuropa- 3.5 Earth yearsGanymede- 7.1 Earth years
Does Pluto have moons how many names of moons?
Pluto has five moons named Charon, Nix, Hydra, Styx, and Kerberos.
Which planets are next to the moon?
Earth has one moon and earth is the only planet next its moon however, other planets have their own moons. http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/our_solar_system/moons_table.html The link above takes you to a "table" of moons, it lists which planets have moons, how many moons each planet has, the names of the moons, when they were discovered, who discovered them etc... Just copy and paste the address into your browser if you can't click it.
Is it true all terrestrial planets have many moons?
no. Earth and Mars are the only terrestrials with moons.
How many moons does vesta have?
Vesta is the only Asteroid visible on Earth by the naked eye. It has no moons
Does earth have any moons and if so how many and what are their names?
The Earth has one moon called Luna.
How many moons are in the planet Jupiters?
Jupiter has four moons that orbit it. the names of these moons are IO (eye-oh) Callisto, Europa and Ganymede.Time taken for the moons to orbit Jupiter:IO- 1.7 Earth yearsCallisto- 16.7 Earth yearsEuropa- 3.5 Earth yearsGanymede- 7.1 Earth years
How many moons does earth have and what's their names?
Only one so it's called The Moon.
How many moons does mercury have and What is their names?
Mercury has no moons.
Does earth have any moons and what are their names?
Earth has one moon (named 'Luna').
Does mercury have moons and if so how many and what are their names?
Mercury does not have moons
How many moons do Uranus and Earth have?
Uranus has 27 moons and Earth has 1 moon.
What are the names of earth's moons?
Earth has one moon (and one only) The proper name for it is Luna.
Do Pluto has twice as many moons as the earth?
Pluto has four known moons, four times as many as the Earth.
How many moons dose Pluto have and what are teir names?
Pluto has 3 moons and their names are: Charon, Nix and Hydra.
How many moons could fit in the earth?
4 moons could ft inside the Earth.
How many moons are on Uranus?
The number of moons on Uranus is 27, they all have names.
